Ephesians Part 6
Andrew preached this message at Word of Grace on Aug 2nd 2026.
Lessons from Ephesians 3:14–21
When we think about prayer, our minds often go to asking God for help—healing, provision, guidance, or solutions to life’s challenges. While these are good and necessary prayers, the Apostle Paul gives us a glimpse into something even deeper in Ephesians 3:14–21.
His prayer isn’t primarily about changing circumstances. It’s about God transforming people.
A Prayer Rooted in the Gospel
Paul begins by saying,
“For this reason I kneel before the Father…”
What is “this reason”?
It’s everything Paul has been building up throughout the first three chapters of Ephesians. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, those who were once far from God have been brought near. Jews and Gentiles have become one family. The same resurrection power that raised Christ from the dead is now at work bringing people into God’s family.
Our confidence in prayer doesn’t come from using the right words or having a particular style of praying. It comes from knowing who our Father is—a loving Father who knows what’s best, hears His children, corrects them wisely, and provides generously.
Paul’s First Request: Strength for the Inner Person
Paul’s first petition is surprising:
“I pray that… He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being.”
Why does Paul pray for power?
Word of Grace is an Evangelical (Born Again), Spirit-filled (Charismatic), Reformed, English-speaking church in Pune that upholds the Bible as God’s inspired Word for life. We are a church community with people from every part of India and the world. We are here to put the Great Command and the Great Commission into practice by equipping and releasing every member into works of service. Word of Grace is part of a wider international family of Churches called RegionsBeyond.