**Daily AROMA Devotional Deep Dive**

_Verse of the Day (KJV – May 1, 2025)_

> * _“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think,_  
> _according to the power that worketh in us,_  
> _Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”_  
> — Ephesians 3:20–21

This is amazing! First, I discovered I could put the verse of the day from YouVersion through ChatGPT and do an in-depth study on it using my AROMA Approach to Bible Study. Now I find I can use the Task feature in ChatGPT to schedule this to run every morning! I am so happy and excited about this! It is like a dream come true to have the time to do this kind of study every morning because ChatGPT makes it so efficient for me! I included the full notes of my conversation on ChatGPT, including the clarifying questions I asked as I prayed and thought about my life recently while reading and studying. I hope you are as blessed as I was.

Let’s go through the AROMA Approach using ChatGPT for the YouVersion verse of the day:

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## 1. Arrange  Divide the verse into six logical units and note initial observations (↳ your arrowed notes beneath each):

1. **“Now unto him”**  
    ↳ Directs all attention and address to God alone.

2. **“that is able”**  
    ↳ Emphasizes God’s inherent, unlimited capability.

3. **“to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think,”**  
    ↳ Intensifiers:  
4. **“exceeding”** sets God’s action beyond ordinary abundance.  
5. **“abundantly”** underscores overflowing provision.  
6. **“above all that we ask or think”** raises our requests and imaginations as the very floor He surpasses.

7. **“according to the power that worketh in us,”**  
    ↳ The same supernatural power that raised Christ indwells every believer.

8. **“Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus”**  
    ↳ Christ is the mediator through whom God’s worth is displayed in the gathered community.

9. **“throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”**  
    ↳ Points to the eternal scope of God’s purposes and praise.

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## 2. Read

### A. Original Hebrew of Key Clause (v. 20a)

> **הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה עָשָׂה יְהוָה; נָגִילָה וְנִשְׂמְחָה-בּוֹ**  
> (Psalm 118:24 parallels the “day” motif echoed by daily reliance on God’s power.)

| Hebrew | Transliteration | Part of Speech | Strong’s # | Literal Meaning |  
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |  
| הַיּוֹם | hayyôm | Noun, masc. sing. | H3117 | “the day” |  
| הַזֶּה | haz-zêh | Demonstrative pron. | — | “this” |  
| עָשָׂה | ‘ā·sāh | Verb, Qal perfect | H6213 | “has made/done” |  
| יְהוָה | Yᵉh·wāh | Proper noun | — | “the LORD” |  
| נָגִילָה | nā·gî·lâh | Verb, Qal cohort. | H1583 | “let us rejoice” |  
| וְנִשְׂמְחָה | wə·nis·mě·ḥâ | Verb, Hitp. cohort. | H8055 | “let us be glad” |  
| -בּוֹ | -bō | Prep.+suffix | — | “in it” |

#### Hebrew Insights  – **“the day this”** (definite + demonstrative) singles out a specific divine act—every new day is God-made.  – **‘Āsah** (Qal perfect) underscores a completed, effectual deed of God.  – **Dual cohortatives** (nā·gî·lâh / nis·mě·ḥâ) invite active, communal rejoicing and intentional gladness.  – **Suffix “-bō”** centers our joy “in that day,” not generic happiness.

### B. Greek Lexical Study

| Greek | Transliteration | Root Sense |  
| --- | --- | --- |  
| κατὰ | kata | “according to, in proportion to” (sets a standard) |  
| δύναμιν | dynamin | “power” (miraculous ability) |  
| ἐνεργουμένην | energoumenēn | “that works” (present participle, ongoing action) |  
| ἐν | en | “in” |  
| ἡμῖν | hēmin | “us” (believers) |

- **κατὰ δύναμιν**: Not “by means of” but “measured by / in harmony with” the power God has placed within us.  
- **δύναμις (dunamis)**: Signifies supernatural strength, often tied to Spirit-empowered ministry (1 Cor 2:4).  
- **ἐνεργέω**: Indicates continuous, effective operation of God’s power in our lives.

#### “Unto him be glory” (δόξα)  – **Greek δόξα (doxa)**: weight, splendor, honor—God’s **intrinsic worth** and the **honor due Him**.  – Occurs in Ephesians as a doxological climax, tying creation, redemption, and the church’s witness together.

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## 3. Orient

- **Historical**: Paul writes from prison to Ephesus (c. AD 60–62), reminding believers of the vastness of God’s power amid persecution.
- **Biblical**: This doxology crowns Paul’s intercession (Eph 3:14–19), moving from Christ’s love to God’s power and glory.
- **Cultural**: Early house-churches met under imperial Rome—this affirmation of indwelling divine power bolstered communal identity.

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## 4. Meditate

- **Repetition**: Say the verse slowly, focusing on one phrase each time (“Now unto Him…,” “Exceeding abundantly…,” etc.).
- **Journaling Prompts**:  
- Which modifier in “exceeding abundantly above all…” stirs your faith most?  
- Recall a promise (Rom 8:11; Phil 2:13) that reminds you God’s power is in you.  
- Identify a daily task you will entrust to His power in you.  
- List two ways you can display God’s glory in your church or home this week.

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## 5. Agree

> **“Heavenly Father, I worship You alone, who is able to do far more than I ask or think. I claim the power of Your Spirit at work in me. May all I say and do bring glory to You by Christ Jesus, now and forever. Amen.”**

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## Dig Deeper: Q&A Summary

| Question | Response |  
| --- | --- |  
| **1. How do the modifiers “exceeding,” “abundantly,” and “above all that we ask or think” intensify God’s generosity?** | “Exceeding” pushes beyond common abundance; “abundantly” ensures overflow; “above all that we ask or think” places our highest petitions and imaginations as the very baseline He surpasses. |  
| **2. What biblical promises remind you this power is given to you?** | • Romans 8:11 – The Spirit who raised Christ dwells in us.<br>• Philippians 2:13 – God works in us both to will and to do His good pleasure.<br>• Ephesians 1:19–20 – Resurrection power at work in believers. |  
| **3. How can you practically cooperate with that power in your daily walk?** | • Pray “according to Your power in me.”<br>• Engage Scripture, asking “How is Your power shaping me?”<br>• Step out in service, trusting divine enablement rather than personal strength. |  
| **4. What are tangible ways your church and you personally can display God’s glory this week?** | • Lead or participate in worship that credits Christ’s mediatorship.<br>• Serve sacrificially, attributing every success to God.<br>• Speak gratitude aloud: “Thanks be to God…” |  
| **5. How does Christ’s role as mediator shape your worship?** | Christ bridges our weakness and God’s holiness. Recognizing Him as Mediator fosters humility and dependence, ensuring our worship is offered through His merit, not our own. |

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May you deeply understand and reflect on God’s limitless power, be grateful that he empowered you by His indwelling Spirit, overflow in praise and give him all the glory.