Transforming Love

Ecclesiastes 4-6; Psalms. 18; Ephesians 3 

“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being…”

Ephesians 3:14-16

Why was Paul praying for the Ephesians on his knees in a Roman jail?

Was it that the Ephesians might be empowered and refreshed with God’s love?

…for what reason?...that the Church would demonstrate God’s love for both Jews and Gentiles by loving each other in the same way that God has loved us in Christ. 

This is not just a personal renewal prayer, but Church-transforming prayer! This is intercession for the walls of hostility and misunderstanding between cultures to come down, particularly between Jewish and Gentile disciples of Jesus. The Church still gravitates toward mono-cultural expressions and denominational, tribal thinking. We need the fulfillment of this prayer, through Spirit-filled love that fills our hearts and empowers us toward unity in mission and confession as never before!

“Lord Jesus, make us one as you are one with the Father that the world would know your transforming, powerful love, for your glory.”