...it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him.

...And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him though all the region round about.

– Luke 3:22a, 4:14

Jesus of Nazareth stood apart from the rest of the world.  He lived in victory and did great works among the people.  What set Him apart?  What made Him so different that crowds of people would hunt him down?  God had anointed Him!  For 30 years He lived as a carpenter's son, the son of Mary, with brothers and sisters.  But then one day in the river Jordan, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Him.  It is the anointing that made the difference in His life.  It is the anointing that will make the difference in your life.  God has anointed you to live above the ordinary. 

..able to do...above all that we ask or think...       -– Ephesians 3:20

Notice that God’s power in you, and even God’s ability, are limited to your thoughts and your asking.  To think of yourself as weak, helpless, or powerless will cut you off from Almighty God’s power in you.  Many ask, “Why doesn’t God do this?  Why doesn’t God do that?”  If you can think it and ask it, the power in you is more than enough to bring it to pass!  Little thinking and little asking has left the Church with little power and little God-activity.  Let the Word of God expand your thought-life; allow it to develop a prayer life in you to think and ask big things.  God is not holding back on you; you are thinking your way out of all He wants you to have.  Turn off the radio, shut down the TV, let the Word become a reality to you by meditation and prayer.  All things are possible for you!  He desires that you prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers (3 John 2).  You will never out-think the ability and power that is in you.  It is exceedingly great power and it is to you!

In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. 

— Ephesians 2:22

God reveals His plan and purpose for mankind in this verse.  He desires for us to be a habitation, a dwelling place or house, for His Spirit and presence.  He does not want to visit you periodically or on Sundays at church, but desires for you to understand:  you are the habitation of God.  Almighty God is with you and in you all the time.  Every minute of every day, there needs to be a God-consciousness in your thought-life.  What a privilege and honor for God to take up residence–-in you!  If God is for you, and with you, and in you – who can be against you?  You are the House of God!

I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

— Daniel 3:25

The three men in the fiery furnace were not alone.  Although they were going through persecution and hard times, they were not in it alone.  No matter what your situation may be today-–in a fiery furnace, lion’s den, bad marriage, attacked by sickness and disease, heading toward bankruptcy-–you have help and the answer with you and in you.  Stay focused on His presence and His indwelling.  Expect to receive wisdom and knowledge from the Spirit within and with you.  Do not get distracted by the fire, no matter how hot it gets.  You have the best protection and insurance policy you can get–-the Son of God in you and with you.  Your result:  you will come through unhurt and not even smelling like smoke!  You are the House of God!