God’s Truth for Trying Times - 1/12/22

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: Ephesians 1:15-17 

For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, [Ephesians 1:15-17 ESV] 

CONSIDER: Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ leads to love for fellow believers, which leads other believers to be thanking God for one another. It's interesting that the prayer is not just for thanksgiving, but that God would give wisdom and the knowledge of him as people trust in the Lord Jesus and love the body of Christ.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?

PRAY: Pray these verses to God as a prayer. Pour out your heart in praise to God. Pray for others. Present needs to Him.