Essays in Ephesians #23
Ephesians 3: 13-15 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. Ephesians 3:13–15 ESV As Paul encourages his friends in Ephesus not to […]
Essay in Ephesians #22
This was according to the eternal purpose that He has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. Ephesians 3: 11– 12 Paul surely has great faith, great boldness and access to God, to write with such sureness and certainty that Jesus will […]
Essays in Ephesians #21
As I wrote about Paul’s courage, a holy light filled my heart and I thought that God might be giving me words for a reader —or perhaps the Holy Spirit was speaking to me. Ephesians 3:9-10 Part I [Paul was given grace to preach the good news of God] and to bring to light for […]
Essays in Ephesians #20—part 2
When Paul met Jesus’ beauty, truth and powerful love, he responded with an unqualified yes.
Essays in Ephesians #20—part 1
Paul describes himself as the least of all saints. In his humility, Paul trusted God.
Let Us Adore Him
I was drawn into deeper, fuller worship of Jesus as I wrote about adoring our Lord.
Essays in Ephesians #19
The energy, the motive behind the mystery Paul writes about is love. God IS Love—God loves us and He always has.
Abide in Me
When evils hit the world news and scenes of unjust suffering hit our eyes and hurt in our heart, it is hard to identify all our feelings.
Essays in Ephesians #18
Ephesians! Remember? You already know God’s given me a special grace—one just for you.
Essays in Ephesians #17
Can you identify with imprisonment—for any reason? If not in jail, have you ever felt caged in by illness or depression, a limiting job or a controlling system? Do you know…
Oil in our Lamps
Oil is a Bible symbol for the Holy Spirit. Whenever the text reads anoint, anointed or anointing, it refers to the oil of the Holy Spirit that is rubbed or poured on a person’s physical body. The actual or literal oil is always olive oil. In the natural, olive oil is valuable for food, for fuel, for illumination, […]
Nature Notes
What are my Nature Notes? When I send friends, family and a few others emails about new posts on Given Word Now, I usually…
