Be Strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood. Ephesians 6:10,12 Christians talk quite a lot about having, and relying on, the strength of the Lord. We know that we need it, but how many mornings do we dive straight into the day… Continue reading Dress For Success
Month: June 2023
Pleasing God, Serving Christ
Not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Ephesians 6:6 Paul is speaking here to those who are serving earthly masters and encouraging them to be good servants, to be sincere and not merely seeking approval for what they do. Seeking approval,… Continue reading Pleasing God, Serving Christ
Against the Flow
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 Do you ever wonder how others perceive you? I know that some really worry about what people think of them, which can often come down to a lack of self-confidence. There is a need to be liked, and we also like… Continue reading Against the Flow
Christlike in Love
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 When I read this verse, the image I see is Jesus – humble, gentle, patient, bearing all things and all of humanity, in love. This is the image that God has purposed for us, and as we walk with him,… Continue reading Christlike in Love
God’s Big Love
Ephesians 3:18,19 – May (you) 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. There are many things about God that we will never understand… Continue reading God’s Big Love
All Access Pass
In [Christ Jesus] we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. Ephesians 3:12 Life has difficult and challenging experiences, and no-one is immune from them. There are lots of agencies and charities that address these difficulties and they can be a tremendous help and benefit to those who have access to… Continue reading All Access Pass
Fulfil Your Potential
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 You were meticulously crafted with thought, with care, and with expectation. You were fashioned and created with purpose. Your life has meaning; you have meaning, and there is kingdom work to… Continue reading Fulfil Your Potential
Redeemed by Love
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 Those who believe in Jesus have been redeemed; how incredible is that thought? Our sin has a cost, and it is far beyond what we can afford to pay. Yet, sadly there are… Continue reading Redeemed by Love
Chosen As His Own
Even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. Ephesians 1:4 Going back to my school-days and the P.E. class, I remember dreading any activity that involved team picking. You stood there hoping that your name would be called out at the… Continue reading Chosen As His Own
