Some of us have been given special abilities ability as apostles; to others He has given the gift of being able to preach well; some have special ability in winning people to Christ, helping them to trust Him as their Savior; still others have a gift for caring for God’s people as a shepherd does […]
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The Psalmist tells about this, for he says that when Christ returned triumphantly to heaven after His resurrection and victory over Satan, He gave generous gifts to men. Notice that it says He returned to heaven. The same One who came down is the One who went back up, that He might fill all thing […]
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However, Christ has given each of us special abilities—whatever He wants us to have out of His rich storehouse of gifts. Ephesians 4:7 Lord Your love is so evident as we read of the many gifts You have given us. Thank You for giving each one of us the gifts that will bring honor and […]
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Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowances for each other’s faults because of your love. Try always to be lead along together by the Holy Spirit and so be at peace with one another. Ephesians 4:2, 3 Thank You Lord for giving Paul the wisdom to know how to help not […]
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I (Paul) beg you, I, a prisoner here in jail for serving the Lord—to live and act as a way worthy of those who have been chosen for such wonderful blessings as these. Ephesians 4:1 Thank You Lord for Paul’s life. What an example he is of his tremendous love for You. He is encouraging […]
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May He be given glory forever and ever through endless ages because of His master plan of salvation for the church through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 3:21 Thank You Lord for Your ‘master plan of salvation’ for each one of us. Thank You that it is Your free gift to all. We give You the honor […]
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Now glory be to God who by His mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes. Ephesians 3:20 Thank You Lord for Your mighty power that is at work within us. It […]
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And I (Paul) pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts, living within you as you trust in Him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love; and may you be able to feel and understand, as all God’s children should, how long, how deep, […]
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Now we can come fearlessly right into God’s presence, assured of His glad welcome when we come with Christ and trust in Him. Ephesians 3:12 Thank You Lord for always welcoming us with open arms. Thank You for showering us with Your love and concern. Thank You for the calmness You provide in the midst […]
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We who believe are carefully joined together with Christ as parts of a beautiful constantly growing temple for God. And you also are joined with Him and with each other by the Spirit, and are part of the dwelling place of God. Ephesians 2:21, 22 Lord thank You for the beautiful thoughts that come to […]
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