Day 2 – January 2

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith – that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.  Ephesians 3:14-19 ESV

Paul is praying for the believers in Ephesus.  But he is also praying for you and for me!

The Apostle Paul knew that the Ephesians needed to be strengthened and to have their knowledge bolstered.  It wasn’t easy for the early Christians to live according to their faith in the culture of the day.  Nor is it easy for us to live out our Christian faith in the culture of our day. 

It is tremendously encouraging to read Paul’s words.  Riches of His glory.  Strengthened with power through His Spirit.  The breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ.

Head-knowledge of His love isn’t enough.  We need the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.  We need the strength that comes only from You.

Father God, gracious and steadfast.  Thank You for the blessings in my life.  Especially that You dwell in my heart and are ever present to give me the strength and knowledge I need to live by faith in this world.  Thank You for making Yourself ‘at home’ in me.  In Jesus’ name, amen. 

Written By: Bev Carbert