Quick Thought
Quick Thought
Due to some other obligations, I only have 15 minutes to write my blog this morning. So I will write quick and ask that you read quickly!
15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love[f] toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. Ephesians 1:15-19
There is a ton here for you to meditate on but I my one quick thought is this: Paul, in praying for the believers at Ephesus, prays that they would understand that Jesus has authority over all other authority and power and dominion. The people of that time really struggled with the idea of evil spiritual forces and Paul wanted them to know that Jesus was far greater than all evil. We can use that reminder today as we watch how evil seems to be marching freely through our world.
But then Paul prays that the Ephesians would know that Jesus is also the head of the church. As much power as Jesus has over the evil ones, he also has power to take care of us. It is a deadly and encouraging one-two punch...power over all that is evil and power to fully and completely take care of us. We are in good hands. Gotta run, have a great day.
Due to some other obligations, I only have 15 minutes to write my blog this morning. So I will write quick and ask that you read quickly!
15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love[f] toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. Ephesians 1:15-19
There is a ton here for you to meditate on but I my one quick thought is this: Paul, in praying for the believers at Ephesus, prays that they would understand that Jesus has authority over all other authority and power and dominion. The people of that time really struggled with the idea of evil spiritual forces and Paul wanted them to know that Jesus was far greater than all evil. We can use that reminder today as we watch how evil seems to be marching freely through our world.
But then Paul prays that the Ephesians would know that Jesus is also the head of the church. As much power as Jesus has over the evil ones, he also has power to take care of us. It is a deadly and encouraging one-two punch...power over all that is evil and power to fully and completely take care of us. We are in good hands. Gotta run, have a great day.
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