Ephesians – Part 3
Lasya preached this message at Word of Grace on June 28th, 2026.
Ephesians 1:16- 23
In the opening chapter of Ephesians, Paul celebrates the incredible blessings believers have received in Christ—we have been chosen, predestined, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, and sealed with the Holy Spirit, all to the praise of God’s glory. Having established these wonderful truths, Paul transitions into a heartfelt prayer.
Surprisingly, he isn’t praying because the Ephesian believers are struggling. He is praying because they are thriving.
“I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” (Ephesians 1:16)
His prayer reveals God’s deepest desire for every believer. More than success, comfort, or even effective ministry, God wants us to know Him.
- A Prayer to Know God Better
Paul prays that God would give believers “the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better” (Ephesians 1:17).
This is the heartbeat of the Christian life.
Jesus echoed the same desire in His prayer:
“I have made you known to them… that the love you have for me may be in them.” (John 17:26)
Likewise, Paul wrote in Philippians,
“I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Philippians 3:8)
Christian maturity is not measured primarily by knowledge, achievements, or ministry accomplishments—it is measured by growing intimacy with Christ.
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