I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you…(Ephesians 1:18) There’s the Someday hope, of course. That’s the hope of eternity, when we … Continue reading
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I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened…(Ephesians 1:18) The eyes of your heart, not those of your mind. That kinda sounds like faith, doesn’t it? Happy Friday, Beloved … Continue reading
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better (Ephesians 1:17). That they would know God better That’s the … Continue reading
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation…(Ephesians 1:17) Wisdom, to know that God is working in the world you see. Revelation, to know that … Continue reading
I keep asking…(Ephesians 1:17) That word “Keep” caught my eye this morning. I was all set to talk about the What Paul prayed, and the Why Paul prayed. I almost missed the How. Paul kept praying. He didn’t throw the … Continue reading
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers(Ephesians 1:15-16). I like this. I gotta … Continue reading
Having heard, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession–to the praise of his glory (Ephesians 1:14). His glory Not … Continue reading
Having heard, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession…(Ephesians 1:14). It won’t be forever. It might feel like forever … Continue reading
Having heard, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance…(Ephesians 1:13-14). I love that God understands us. He knows that we get a little twitchy when we have to … Continue reading
Having heard, you were marked in him with a seal… (Ephesians 1:13). The Lord of Everything has claimed you as his own. He has marked you, making it clear to all the universe that you are his. I gotta tell … Continue reading