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
Category: Ephesians
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
Activate the Power
Be Strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10 We 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 without asking for it? We have the ability to… Continue reading Activate the Power
Leave the Old Behind
Be renewed in the spirit of your minds. Ephesians 4:23 Leaving behind old ways of thinking and reacting takes conscious effort. According to a Social Psychology study, it can take between 18 and 25 days for a person to form a new habit, and an average of 66 days for a new behaviour to become automatic. Transformation… Continue reading Leave the Old Behind
Be Nice
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 Think of all the conversations that you have had so far this week. Did you come away with a smile on your… Continue reading Be Nice
Willingly Serve
Ephesians 6:6 Not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. 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. I mentioned… Continue reading Willingly Serve
Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. Following on from yesterday and the trials we will face from time to time, we can be confident in the protection that God provides. In all circumstances… Not some circumstances, not just… Continue reading Shield of Faith
