Scripture: Ephesians

Ephesians 2 clarifies that our condition before we came to Christ was worse than we can comprehend. Ephesians 2 also helps us understand that the salvation God provided from that condition is more awesome than we can comprehend.

Prayer is the bridge between owning and enjoying.

It was difficult for people to comprehend the spiritual realities of who Jesus was when he lived here as a human. Similarly today, it is difficult for us to comprehend the spiritual realities of who we are in Christ. Ephesians 1:1-14 gives us an outline of these realities.

What is wisdom? How do we get it? How does it become our “walk”?

You once were DARKNESS; now, in Christ, you are LIGHT. Shine! – by exerting yourself to please Him, bearing the fruit of light, and exposing darkness.

Because we are dearly loved children of God (Eph. 5:1-2), we are given instructions about our actions and speech that will build our relationship with God and with people (Eph. 5:3-7). None of us fully understand how important these instructions are.

A life of love can only be sustained when it is, at its heart, a love offering to God.

As children who are secure in the love of the Father we admire His awesomeness, and we’re free to admit our faults and failures as we grow to be increasingly like Him. 

Giving to the poor and caring for the poor belong to the essence of being a believer in Christ.