The gifts God gives are to be used for Him, and not for ourselves. Please note too that the Bible never talks about keeping our faith secret. We can show love to the unlovable, we can pray and do acts of kindness.
I am praying this so that you may be completely filled with God. God is more than enough, He is too much! I have told you this so that you will be as joyful as I am, and your joy will be complete.
You will be able to understand how wide, long, high, and deep his love is. Is there anyone you love that you would be ready to die for? Do you know someone who would die for you? These are difficult questions for many of us.
The power mentioned here is one of the spiritual blessings of Ephesians. If Christ dwells in our hearts, and we are strengthened by Him in our inner beings, then everything in life should be easier, directed by Him as He takes care of our daily needs.
It is up to us believers to tell the rulers of the air about the wisdom of God! What a mind-blowing responsibility! How sad the Lord must be when we fail to use it. I am not sure I have ever heard a message given on that subject.
Ephesians 3:6 As I read that verse, it is the words "One Body" that shout at me. Paul was talking about One Body as Jews and Gentiles, and had no idea how fragmented the Christian church would become. Division has been one of satan's plans since the beginning of time.
As I prepare this study at the beginning of 2021, much of the world is in covid lockdown and churches are having to keep people separated. The public have such fear in their eyes, and we must share our faith with them. We must dare to pray for them.
We are members of His household. To me that suggests living under the same roof. That's what it is like to be a member of God's household. He is always in the house, always ready to chat. Whatever you are going through right now, He has the answer.
All people can go to the Father in one Spirit. Every person on earth has the same opportunity, but sadly a high percentage do not know it. Let us not confuse coming to the Father with going shopping, getting what we want and going home again. It is about relationship.
In his body he has made his people one by breaking down the wall of hostility that kept them apart. So he made peace. Even today there are still many disagreements, but praise God that there are many groups who are working across denominations to bring understanding and fellowship.