Ephesians 1 - Praying God's Word

Please read Ephesians 1.

As you read, notice what God does because of “His will” and for “the praise of His glory.”

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Meditate on verses 5-6.

He predestined us to adoption as sons

through Jesus Christ to Himself,

according to the kind intention of His will, to

the praise of the glory of His grace,

which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.

The Truths of God in this chapter are like waves of the ocean on a beach—they keep miraculously coming.  Ponder these waves of glorious truth:

·      God has blessed you with every spiritual blessing (v. 3).

·      God chose you before the foundation (creation) of the world (v. 4).

·      God predestined you to adoption as His child (v. 5).

·      God gave you His redemption and forgiveness (v. 7).

·      God lavished His rich grace on you (vs. 7-8).

·      God sealed you in Jesus with the Holy Spirit (v. 13).

Wow, and those are only a handful of the waves in this incredible chapter!  Spend time today praising the LORD for all He has done and is doing in your life.  Ask Him to make you more aware of who He is and what He is doing as you walk with Him.

Pray Ephesians 1:17 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“God of our LORD Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,

give _______ and me a spirit of wisdom

 and of revelation in the knowledge of You.

In Your name, Jesus ~”