Unlocking the Power of God’s Unwavering Love
As we approach the throne of God, we come with humility and reverence, acknowledging our dependence on Him. In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul’s prayer for believers is a powerful expression of this posture. He asks that we be strengthened with power through His Spirit, so that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith.
The Family of God
Paul addresses God as the Father, emphasizing His sovereignty and authority over all creation. This title is not just a figure of speech; it reflects the reality that God has named every family in heaven and on earth, exercising ultimate authority over them.
The Weakness of Unbelief
So, what is the purpose of this strengthening? Paul is clear: our weakness lies in our inability to fully believe, feel, and rejoice in God’s love for us in Jesus. We struggle to comprehend the breadth, length, height, and depth of His love, which surpasses knowledge.
Four Dimensions of Strength
Paul’s prayer for strength is qualified in four ways. First, it is according to the riches of His glory, emphasizing God’s infinite power and resources. Second, this power is given through His Spirit, who works within us to produce qualities we cannot achieve on our own. Third, this strengthening occurs in our inner being, the core of our personality and identity. Fourth, the goal of this strengthening is that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith, exerting a greater and more intense personal influence in our souls.
Experiencing God’s Love
Paul’s prayer is not just for intellectual understanding, but for a deep, emotional experience of God’s love. He wants us to feel and be moved by the passionate affection God has for us, His children. This is only possible through faith, which must be strengthened and intensified by the Holy Spirit.
A Life-Changing Prayer
In essence, Paul’s prayer is for us to be filled with all the fullness of God, to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. This is a life-changing prayer, one that has the power to transform our lives and set us free from fear, anxiety, and doubt. May we, like Paul, kneel before the Father, asking for the strength to comprehend and experience the unwavering love of God.
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