04/07/2025
The book of Ephesians is of of my favorite books in the Bible. It is addressed to the churches is Asia but specifically to those in Ephesus. In chapter 1 vs 1-3 Paul speaks to the saints in Ephesus who were living as beggers and have forgotten how rich they were in God. Paul reminded them about their heavenly bank account. In today's world it's easy to forget how rich we are in God between work, school, bills, daycare, prices of groceries, mortgage, rent, etc..living from paycheck to paycheck seems to just not cut it these days. Some may have other sources of income to keep them afloat. In vrs 1 Paul established who he is in Chris and then established who we are in Christ. Paul, an apostle of Jesus of Jesus Christ, He addresses the letter by saying to the saints who are in Ephesus and faithful in Christ Jesus. To be rich in God is to first understand your position in Christ Jesus. We are saints who is faithful to Christ Jesus. In vs 2 he says Grace to you and peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ. In vs 1 and 2 he established whonwe are in Christ then in vs 3 explains the benefits we have Christ. I understand having tangible things feel great and nothing is wrong with having because God gives us things to enjoy, but vs 3 the Apostle explains our Spiritual wealth is greater that our earthly gain. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. God has blessed you with everything you need in heavenly places (only God and Jesus has access to). Here is the kicker the deposit has already been made. There's no overdraft with this account, no surcharge fee with this account. Salvation is in this account, peace is this account, forgiveness is in this account, love is in this account, I don't have to worry about identify theft with this account. Joy is in this account, wisdom, knowledge, understanding is in this account. So whatever you need just pull up at your heavenly bank and make a withdrawal. It's already there!!! Good night Saints may the Grace and love of God be with us all!!!