Ephesians 1

We begin studying the book of Ephesians today. Chapter one has some of the most powerful prayer points I ever prayed for myself as a young believer. In praying these three sets of prayers, I found out some amazing things began to happen to me; I understood my Bible whenever I read it. Bible reading were no longer boring times, they were captivating and inspiring. It felt like the words jump out at me. I also better understood my calling as a child of God and the power that was now at work in and through me. I understood what it meant to pray in the name of Jesus and that my words carried authority. I want to encourage you to say these prayers constantly for yourself. These are the prayers Paul prayed for the Ephesian church; "I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God." Ephesians 1: 17. Spiritual wisdom and insight or the Spirit of wisdom and revelation is what makes us understand God's word when we read it and helps us know God better. Secondly, spiritual wisdom and insight is what makes us grow. Next; "I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called - his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance." Ephesians 1:18. With light comes comprehension and understanding. You want to know who you are now in Christ? This prayer is for you. Lastly, "I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honour at God's right hand in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 1:19-20. Paul is saying that believers have great power, it's the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. Pray that you will understand the incredible power God invested in you and that you will know how to wield it and for what purpose.