Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 1:15-18.
Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.
Paul tells the Ephesians of his prayers for them and his request that they receive “spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God”. In order to know God we need to spend time studying His word and in prayer, learning of His love and His plan for us. However, knowing Him means more than just knowing about Him.
God wants us in a close and constant relationship as we live our earthly lives. He wants us to accept the covenant He has made with us, salvation through Christ’s sacrifice. Paul tells us we are God’s “holy people who are His rich and glorious inheritance”.
We are called to lift each other up to God and use our gifts in service to His people. Our connection to Him requires us to share His love with everyone. Paul prays for us all that “your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope He has given to those He called”.
Loving Lord, we are grateful that You call us to be Your people. Help us to go to all our brothers and sisters with the Good News of eternal life with You. Amen.
