This morning I was enjoying again this portion from Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:18-22, which says 18. The eyes of your heart having been enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling, and what are the riches of the glory of His … [Continue reading]
All that Christ has attained and obtained is to the church!
When we were regenerated, we became members of the Body of Christ - where Christ is the Head and we, the believers in Christ, are the many members of the Body. Just like in a human body, whatever the head does/has/attains unto, it is the same for the … [Continue reading]
we were seated with Christ in the heavenlies – we can live a heavenly life on earth!
This morning I enjoyed being reminded what our position is in our salvation - when we were saved, we not only received the divine life into us, but we also were raised together with Christ (Col. 3:1-2) and seated with Him in the heavenlies (Eph. … [Continue reading]
Christ as our High Priest cares for us in love, but He especially cares for God’s need
In the Old Testament, the High Priest had the names of the tribes of Israel inscribed on the two onyx stones on his shoulders and also on the twelve stones set in the golden breastplate he wore (Exo. 28:9-12). Whenever he went into the Holy of … [Continue reading]
our work is actually our living, and we live to magnify Christ!
These days, whenever someone speaks about working for the Lord, everyone thinks of a great work, something he does in a special way in a special time set apart for this, etc. The phrase "working for the Lord" has been so spoiled from what the Bible … [Continue reading]
being vital takes time; we need the endurance of hope that we may go on daily
Even though Paul was in prison, he still labored and struggled for all the believers whom he brought to the Lord or shepherded while he visited their respective city. In Col. 2:1 he says For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and … [Continue reading]
God’s eternal power and divine characteristics are clearly seen in the creation
Romans 1:20 says For the invisible things of Him, both His eternal power and divine characteristics, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being perceived by the things made, so that they would be without excuse; God is invisible, … [Continue reading]