Ephesians 1:19

Power to us-ward. In addition to knowledge of the “hope” and of the “riches” (v. 18), the apostle prays for experimental knowledge of the power of God in the life. Our feeble natures are revivified and transformed by divine energy in conversion and sanctification. The holding out of “the hope of his calling” (v. 18) would be most tantalizing and unsatisfactory were it not for the accompanying power.

Who believe. Faith is the channel that makes possible the working of divine power (see on Rom. 4:3-5).

According to the working. The standard, or norm, of God’s power is what it works or accomplishes in Christ (v. 20).

Power. Gr. kratos, “strength,” “force.” This word for “power” is used in the NT only in connection with God or with His word. God’s mighty power is displayed in the transformation of a sinner into a saint. This remarkable change is not accomplished by psychology, education, or good works; it is an act of divine grace and power.