Recently my husband shared a simple but powerful faith lesson about the magnitude of God’s glory with our grandchildren, and it has stayed with me ever since.

He has begun opening his morning prayer time by literally bowing his knees before God and praying the words of Ephesians 3:14-16:

“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father… that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man.”

Those words according to the riches of His glory captured his attention.

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How rich is God in glory?

Not long ago, someone we know helped his parents move into a safer, one-story home. While packing, they uncovered something astonishing — twelve large lockboxes filled with coins collected over more than fifty years. There were so many coins they could have filled one or two bathtubs!

This couple was rich in coins stored up over decades.

As my husband reflected on that image, he realized something beautiful: God does not strengthen His children by the teaspoonful. He strengthens us according to the riches of His glory — not a trickle, but a bathtub full.

And yet, if we are honest, our flesh is often more impressed by earthly treasure than heavenly riches.

God invites us to seek first His kingdom, His strength, and His glory. He promises to supply what we need for every God-given assignment.

This truth became especially meaningful during a recent weekend away.

My husband and I spent our 51st wedding anniversary visiting our daughter and son-in-love in the Quad Cities. They welcomed us into their everyday lives and ministry.

On Saturday evening they hosted a cookout for us to meet their church small group — four young couples along with their children. As we listened to conversations and watched them care for one another—toddler twins, medical needs, job loss—God quietly impressed something on our hearts: this was a beautiful picture of the body of Christ serving one another in practical love. After all, ministry means giving.

On the three-hour drive home, we reflected on the richness of the weekend. We had stepped into our children’s world: their church and their ministry. We saw the goodness of God woven through ordinary moments, relationships, hospitality, and shared prayer.

And once again we were reminded: God’s glory is not scarce.

His strength is not limited.

His Spirit supplies what we need for every assignment He gives us.

A whole bathtub full.

Whatever God has called you to today — caring for family, serving others, sharing Christ, persevering through difficulty, or simply remaining faithful in ordinary tasks — remember this:

God will strengthen you through His Spirit according to the riches of His glory.