Ephesians 2 - Praying God's Word

Please read Ephesians 2.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/eph/2/1/s_1099001

Meditate on verse 13.

But now in Christ Jesus, you who formerly were far off

have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

In this chapter, Paul teaches amazing things about God’s love for you and the power of Jesus’ work in your life.

Despite being dead, walking according to the world, disobedient, full of lusts in the flesh and mind, and being a child of wrath, God in His rich mercy and great love makes you alive and seated with Jesus in heaven (vs. 1-6). 

Ponder these truths applied to your life:

- Jesus saves you by grace through faith—it is God’s gift (vs. 8-9).

- You are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works (v. 10). 

- You were uncircumcised, separate from Christ, excluded from Israel, strangers to the covenants, having no hope, without God and far off (vs. 11-12).  But now, you are brought near to Him (v. 13).

- No longer strangers and aliens, now fellow citizens with the saints, of God’s household—you are part of the family of God built upon Jesus your cornerstone (vs. 19-20).

Take advantage of this treasure and treasured life.  The Creator of the universe went to all of this trouble, so you can draw near to Him and walk with Him (v. 18).

Pray Ephesians 2:1 and 13 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, ___________ is dead in their trespasses and sins;

please bring them near to You.

I was formerly far off from You;

thank You for bringing me near by the blood of Christ.

In Your name, Jesus ~”