Good morning! Today we will continue our reading in Ephesians chapter three with Apostle Paul reminding the Gentiles of God’s plan that through Christ Jesus all believers can come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. Join me as we read.
Bible Verse – Ephesians 3:8-13 NLT
“8 Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ. 9 I was chosen to explain to everyone[c] this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning.
10 God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
12 Because of Christ and our faith in him,[d] we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. 13 So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.”
Reflection
Apostle Paul’s ministry was to share the Good News to all people – Jews and Gentiles. Throughout his ministry he focused on the Gentiles (non-Jewish) to ensure they knew about the salvation available to them through Christ Jesus.
Humbly, Paul shared the riches of Christ blessings. Through faith in Christ, Christians can approach God freely and confidently. Sisters and brothers, we don’t need to go through a priest to ask for prayer. We can now go to the highest priest – God directly, freely and confidently with our prayers, and He will answer.
Take time today and throughout the week and go boldly and confidently to God in prayer. Spend time with Him, allow Him to soften and work in your heart as you surrender your life to Him.
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for waking us up to experience another day here on earth. Lord, thank you for the blessings you have given us. Lord, your grace has given us so many reasons to be thankful and filled with joy. Lord, we don’t want to walk through life bitter and miserable, help us to reflect on the greater things and not be bound by the enemies attempts to keep us depressed or ungrateful. Lord, there are people in this world going through extreme difficulties, grief, stress, anxiety, hunger, and oppression. Lord, we pray for each person and their circumstances. Lord, be with the unhoused and help them to become homed. Lord, help those who are struggling financially and help them to overcome their financial hardships. Lord, we pray for the single parents trying to make a better life for their children. Lord, help them with safe and healthy child care arrangements. Help them to provide for their children’s wellbeing and mental health. Lord, strengthen their quality as a family unit.
Lord, we pray for peace on our nation and for all the countries around the world. Lord, we pray for economic recovery, safety, and leaders who serve you with their whole heart. Lord, you know every need and every prayer that has been prayed. Lord, continue to transform our hearts to be more like you in every way.
Continue to heal those who are sick. Touch the limbs and blood circulation of those still recovering from surgery. Lord, relieve pain for those who have chronic conditions.
Lord, continue your mighty work in us. Keep transforming us to who you have called us to be. In Jesus’ name, amen!
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BIBLE STUDY
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