I love to read Ephesians but then I love to glean from all the Bible. Ephesians 1 Verse 15:
"ever since I first heard of your strong faith i the Lord Jesus and your love for God's people everywhere".
The Apostle Paul desired the Ephesian Christians to understand what great wealth they had in Christ. Paul knew of their faith and love, and in this he rejoiced. The Christians life has two dimensions, First faith towards God and second love towards men {and women} and you cannot separate the two. But Paul knew faith and love are just the beginning.
The Ephesians needed to know more. This is why he prayed for them, that they would receive The Spirit of Wisdom. {Verse 17} and that their hearts would be flooded with light. {Verse 18}
We must notice two facts, 1: enlightenment comes from The Holy Spirit, He is the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding.
Isaiah 11 Verse 2: m"And The Spirit of The Lord will rests on Him-- The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding. The Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of Knowledge and fear of The Lord".
2. This enlightenment comes to the heart of the believer.
Ephesians 1 Verse 4: " Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us In Christ to be Holy and without fault".
We were chosen for a purpose and with a purpose to get Wisdom and Understanding as a Revelation and not just as a teaching.
God Bless.
OFJ
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