Ephesians 1:18-19a I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
Not only is Paul praying for the Ephesians to know the hope of Christ, but also he is praying that they know the power of Christ, “his incomparably great power for us who believe.” Does that mean that Christ holds no power for those who don’t believe? I don’t think so. I think that as a believer, I know that I can bring all of my worries, doubts, fears, hopes to Him and lay them at His feet.
Ephesians 1:19b-21 That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
As a believer I know that He has a plan for my life, a plan that doesn’t always mean He will say yes to every desire of my heart. But when He says no or not yet, as a believer, I know that He has a perfect plan for me and it was created with His perfect love. Being a believer doesn’t make that no any less painful, but I have hope that the God of all creation has an even better plan in mind.
Ephesians 1:22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,
Precious Savior, Thank You for your fierce, all-encompassing love and Your unfathomable grace. Thank You that I know beyond a doubt that You want what is best for me. Help me to bring all my heart to You. Give me peace and hope no matter Your plan. Amen.
Ephesians 1:23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
Have a blessed day.