The Treasury Of Heaven Series

Introduction

We often think of blessings in terms of what we can see and touch—health, a good job, a happy family. But the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians by lifting our eyes to a higher reality. He erupts in praise not for earthly comforts, but for a vast, inexhaustible spiritual inheritance. This single verse is a summary of the incredible wealth that belongs to every believer. Let's unpack the riches God has given us.

I. The Focus of Our Praise: The Giver

The verse begins not with what we have, but with Who gave it. Our spiritual life starts and ends with Him.

A. The Exaltation of God: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ..."

The word "blessed" here is an act of worship. It means to praise or speak well of. Before we even consider the gifts, we are called to adore the Giver. Our first response to His goodness is to give Him glory.

B. The Identity of God: "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

This title is specific and deeply personal. He is the sovereign God whom Jesus served, and He is the intimate Father whom Jesus loved. Through Christ, this same God becomes our Father, inviting us into that same relationship.

II. The Fact of Our Provision: The Gift

Paul moves from praise to proclamation. He declares a foundational truth about our spiritual status.

A. A Completed Action: "...who hath blessed us..."

Notice the past tense: "hath blessed." This is not a future promise to be earned, but a present reality to be enjoyed. God isn't waiting to bless you; the transaction is already complete. The inheritance has already been deposited into your spiritual account.

B. A Comprehensive Allotment: "...with all spiritual blessings..."

The provision is all-inclusive. The word "all" means no spiritual resource has been withheld. In Christ, you lack nothing. He has given you every single thing you need for life and godliness.

III. The Nature of Our Portion: The Realm

What exactly are these blessings? Paul clarifies their nature and location, distinguishing them from worldly wealth.

A. Their Character is Spiritual: "...all spiritual blessings..."

These are not material riches, which fade, but eternal riches that transform the soul. They are blessings from the Holy Spirit for our spirit—things like redemption, forgiveness, adoption, wisdom, and an inheritance that will never spoil (which Paul details in the following verses).

B. Their Location is Heavenly: "...in heavenly places..."

Our spiritual wealth is not stored on earth where it can be stolen or lost. It is secured "in heavenly places"—the realm of God's authority and power where Christ is now seated. Your truest and greatest assets are untouchable.

IV. The Foundation of Our Position: The Key

How do we access this incredible treasury? There is only one way, and Paul makes it crystal clear.

A. The Crucial Sphere: "...in Christ."

This is the most important phrase in the verse. These blessings are not for everyone indiscriminately; they are exclusively for those who are "in Christ." He is the vault where the treasures are kept. To have the blessings, you must be in Him.

B. The Only Means: "...in Christ."

Our union with Jesus is the key. It is through His life, death, and resurrection that this entire inheritance was purchased and secured for us. Outside of a personal relationship with Him, the door to this treasury remains locked.

Conclusion

Ephesians 1:3 declares that because you are in Christ, you are not spiritually poor or disadvantaged. You are an heir to an infinite fortune. God the Father has already given you every spiritual blessing, and it is safely kept for you in the heavenly realm.

The question for us is not if we are blessed, but whether we are living like it. Let us stop living like paupers and start accessing the riches of our inheritance through faith. And let our first and final response be the same as Paul’s: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."