since the eyes of your heart have been
enlightened —so that you can know what is
the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of
his glorious inheritance in the saints, and
what is the incomparable greatness of his
power toward us who believe, as displayed in
the exercise of his immense strength. This
power he exercised in Christ when he raised
him from the dead and seated him at his right
hand in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 1:18-19
When Paul describes himself as “the least
deserving of all God’s people,” he means that
without God’s help, he would never be able to do
God’s work. Yet God chose him to share the Good
News with the Gentiles and gave him the power to
do it. If we feel that our role is minor, we may be
right—except that we have forgotten what a
difference God makes. How does God want to use
you? Draw on his power, do your part, and faithfully
perform the special role God has called you to play
in his plan.
LIFE Application
“I am not praying only on their behalf, but also
on behalf of those who believe in me through
their testimony, that they will all be one, just as
you, Father, are in me and I am in you. I pray
that they will be in us, so that the world will
believe that you sent me. The glory you gave to
me I have given to them, that they may be one
just as we are one— I in them and you in me—
that they may be completely one, so that the
world will know that you sent me, and you have
loved them just as you have loved me.
John 17:20-23
It is an awesome privilege to be able to
approach God with freedom and confidence.
Most of us would be apprehensive in the
presence of a powerful ruler. But thanks to
Christ, by faith we can enter directly into
God’s presence through prayer. We know we’ll
be welcomed with open arms because we are
God’s children through our union with Christ.
Don’t be afraid of God. Talk with him about
everything. He is waiting to hear from you.
LIFE Application
Ephesians 3:7-13
Ephesians 3:7-13

Ephesians 3:7-13

  • 6.
    since the eyesof your heart have been enlightened —so that you can know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength. This power he exercised in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 1:18-19
  • 11.
    When Paul describeshimself as “the least deserving of all God’s people,” he means that without God’s help, he would never be able to do God’s work. Yet God chose him to share the Good News with the Gentiles and gave him the power to do it. If we feel that our role is minor, we may be right—except that we have forgotten what a difference God makes. How does God want to use you? Draw on his power, do your part, and faithfully perform the special role God has called you to play in his plan. LIFE Application
  • 15.
    “I am notpraying only on their behalf, but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their testimony, that they will all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. I pray that they will be in us, so that the world will believe that you sent me. The glory you gave to me I have given to them, that they may be one just as we are one— I in them and you in me— that they may be completely one, so that the world will know that you sent me, and you have loved them just as you have loved me. John 17:20-23
  • 18.
    It is anawesome privilege to be able to approach God with freedom and confidence. Most of us would be apprehensive in the presence of a powerful ruler. But thanks to Christ, by faith we can enter directly into God’s presence through prayer. We know we’ll be welcomed with open arms because we are God’s children through our union with Christ. Don’t be afraid of God. Talk with him about everything. He is waiting to hear from you. LIFE Application

Editor's Notes

  • #17 Francesco Botticini – the assumption of the virgin