18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength. (Ephesians 1:18-19 CSB) Moving … Read more
17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father,[a] would give you the Spirit[b] of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. (Ephesians 1:17 CSB) Our pastor began a new series on Ephesians the other week and this week some of the scripture he used really spoke to me. Paul’s letters are some … Read more
11 He protects his flock like a shepherd;he gathers the lambs in his armsand carries them in the fold of his garment.He gently leads those that are nursing. (Isaiah 40:11 CSB) The world can be a very hard place. It does not provide an easy welcoming place for us to sit securely without a lot … Read more
15 This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life. (1 … Read more
1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins 2 in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world,according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit now working in the disobedient. (Ephesians 2:1-2 CSB) The scriptures often speak of the enemy’s realm and his power here on earth. But many pass over … Read more