Monday, January 16, 2012

Ephesians 1:1-4

S - This letter is from Paul chosen by the will of God to be an apostle to Christ Jesus.  I am writing to God's Holy people in Ephesus who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.  May God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.  All praise to God the father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.  Even before he made the world God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.

O - 1.  They needed prayer for grace and peace - it wasn't easy to be a follower of Christ.  2.  They and we are blessed with every spiritual blessing that we need here on earth to get through this life and make it to heaven!

A - In our present world it's still hard to be a faithful dedicated Christian, but I've got to use the spiritual blessings of the Holy Spirit, discernment, prayer, the Bible, and all the other things he gives us to make it through each day and stand firm in him and guide others to him.

P - I am so thankful you didn't leave us here high and dry with no direction or help.  I want to be better at using the spiritual blessings you give us and become stronger and more faithful to you.  Thank you for grace and peace and that you are always with us.

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