And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ… (Ephesians 3:17b-18). If you only knew. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ephesians
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith (Ephesians 3:16-17a). This is pretty much the perfect prayer. … Continue reading
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name (Ephesians 3:14-15). So, about two weeks ago–our time–Paul took a little side trip to remind us of what God … Continue reading
I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are for your glory (Ephesians 3:13). So that’s what it feels like to be loved by someone you’ve never met. Embrace the feeling, Beloved. Happy … Continue reading
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence (Ephesians 3:12). Beloved, you don’t have to cower in the shadows of his glory, hoping someone better, stronger, more worthy than you might spill a … Continue reading
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord (Ephesians … Continue reading
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms… (Ephesians 3:10) Really, God? The Church? I mean, far far far far far be … Continue reading
Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for … Continue reading
Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people… (Ephesians 3:8) But Paul… For corn sake, you’re…you’re Paul! Paul the Apostle! Whaddaya mean you are less than the least of God’s people? Maybe Paul knew his own … Continue reading
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power (Ephesians 3:7). What have you become by the gift of God’s grace? What have you left behind by the … Continue reading