Ephesians Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom
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Ephesians ~ Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom
February 26, 2023
Ephesians 1:15-23 ~ Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom
• Even though the Ephesians were already operating in faith and love ~ Paul continued to pray for them as there was more he wanted them to receive.
• Paul always gave thanks for them.
• He prayed that the saints would receive the spirit of wisdom & revelation.
• The word, ‘spirit’ is used in different ways in Scripture. It can mean the Holy Spirit; or our human spirit and it can also be used to describe a ‘mental disposition’ – meaning to be spiritually minded.
• The word, ‘revelation’ is Strong’s Concordance G602 apokalupsis and means disclosure.
• Paul is praying that we receive a revelation of what is already ours. We don’t need anything new – we need to know what we already have.
• Paul prays that the eyes of their understanding be enlightened.
• The word, ‘understanding’ is Strong’s Concordance G1271 dianoia and means deep thought; the exercise of the mind; imagination.
• In Luke 1:51 this same word, dianoia, was translated ‘imagination.’
• In the Greek, ‘the eyes of your understanding’ refers to ‘the eyes of your heart’ ~ which is a reference to your soul or mind.
• The word, ‘enlightened’ is Strong’s Concordance G5461 photizo and means to shed rays; to shine or to brighten up; illuminate; to make to see.
• Paul is saying that our minds need illumination so that we can see & understand the spiritual things.
• Paul wants the saints to know:
o The hope of His calling
o The riches of His inheritance
o The exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe.
• The word, ‘hope’ is Strong’s Concordance G1680 elpis and means expectation; confidence.
• The word, ‘calling’ is Strong’s Concordance G2821 klesis and means an invitation.
• Jesus’ inheritance is our inheritance because we’re in Him!
• Paul prays that we would get a revelation of the power that we already have in our born-again spirits.
• We have been given the same power and authority that Christ has.
• The Father made the church, to be the body of Christ ~ and He made Christ to be the head.
As we renew our minds and dedicate ourselves to the knowledge of Him & His Word ~ the revelation will come! God is faithful!
We encourage you this week to meditate on this prayer for Spiritual Wisdom. Insert your name and pray it over yourself. And pray it over others. It’s powerful!
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Charis Life Church
Pastors John & Linda Light
Phone: 720-543-0538
Email: charislifechurch@outlook.com
Website: www.charislifechurch.com
February 26, 2023