- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: Ephesians
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Read the end of Ephesians 6 this morning. Took note afresh of the promise of being able to stand firm with the armor of God given that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood” (Eph. 6:12a). And I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Ephesians, Luke
Tagged more than conquerors, power in the Name of Jesus, stand fast, the devil defeated, The power of God
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Let’s Walk
Reminded this morning about walking. Three times in the first twenty-one verses of Ephesians 5. Less about getting my steps in but more about putting my salvation on. Redeemed not because of my good works, nevertheless, redeemed for good works … Continue reading
Posted in Ephesians
Tagged a worthy walk, God's sufficiency, walk circmspectly, walk in the Spirit, walking with Christ
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The Power At Work Within Us
Wrapping up Ephesians 3 this morning. For three chapters Paul’s been laying down truth after truth concerning who these Ephesians are, and what they possess, in Christ. And twice he prays for them. At the end of chapter 1 and … Continue reading
Posted in Ephesians
Tagged filled with the Holy Spirit, God's power, God's work in us, the Holy Spirit
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A Head that Hurts, A Heart that’s Full
Never really thought of it this way before this morning but, in a sense, if you want to keep your head from exploding, speed reading Ephesians 1 may be the better way to go. There is so much packed into … Continue reading
Posted in Ephesians
Tagged eternal rewards, our inheritance, the body of Christ, the saints, treasure in heaven
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According to the Riches of His Grace
If there’s anything I should be picking up from what Paul is laying down in the opening verses of Ephesians, it’s that those who are blessed by God should be quick to declare, “Blessed be God!” I never tire of … Continue reading
The Mystery
After over 3 weeks on the shores of Maui, time to break camp. Been a great reset. Mission accomplished: rest, reflection, rejuvenation . . . and some reading along the way. Now time to head back into the fray. And … Continue reading
WDJD
For whatever you thought of the WWJD season, “What Would Jesus Do?” wasn’t a bad filter to be running daily decisions through. But it was a season, I think. The marketing frenzy seems to have passed. Not many wearing the … Continue reading
Tenderhearted
Seems over the past few days that I’m wearing a fairly consistent filter in terms of what I’m taking away from my morning readings as food for thought. A filter that captures things that I don’t want to characterize me … Continue reading
Posted in Ephesians
Tagged compassion, forgiven, love one another, tenderhearted, the heart of Christ, the love of Christ, the mind of Christ
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A Big Deal!
I don’t think the editors of my reading plan could have a designed it this way, but maybe. But, then again, maybe not. There’s just been too many times when the different readings line up that I can’t imagine how … Continue reading
Posted in 1Kings, Ephesians
Tagged a spiritual temple, God's house, living stones, temple of God, the church
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A Good Ask
Wasn’t really a genie-in-the-bottle-granting-any-three-wishes thing, but you gotta admit, it was kind of close. At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” (1Kings 3:5 ESV) Ask, says … Continue reading
Posted in 1Kings, Ephesians
Tagged discernment, illumination, knowing God, open the eyes of my heart, our hope, our inheritance, resurrection power, wisdom
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