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Daily eMail Devotional
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ephesians 1:12-23 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.Psalm 119:105 says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” The Holy Spirit guides us in our lives, kind of like a GPS unit. I do not do too well with following maps, because maps, to me, are like looking at a Where’s Waldo book. So, when I bought my TomTom after moving to Hawaii, it became my best friend. When looking at a map, I am bound to get lost, but when I have my GPS guiding me through the maps I usually get to my destination pretty easily. The Holy Spirit acts like a GPS unit, guiding us through God’s Word and giving us understanding as described in verse 18, “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened.”
When we examine verse 17 which reads, “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him,” God works through the Holy Spirit, so that we may have the knowledge of salvation and that we may further grow in our knowledge of Christ. When we read further into verses 18 and 19, God desires for us to know His calling for us in our lives, the abundant life He provides, and God’s glorious power. How is this all made known? John 16:13 tells us, “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth.” The Holy Spirit works by guiding us through God’s Word, teaching us the abundant truths to teach us to be more like His Son, Jesus Christ.
Does God’s Word look like a Where’s Waldo book to you? Why not try the help of the Holy Spirit. He will guide you and teach you the truths of God’s Word to mold you into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Love you all!
Pastor Mike
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