We Follow Jesus.

Again, Ephesians 1:8TPT This superabundant grace is already powerfully working in us, releasing all forms of wisdom and practical understanding.

Verse 9 states, You have been given the mystery of God’s will for us. -

The Bible says that the mystery of God is, “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27).

Ephesians 1:11TPT Through our union with Christ we too have been claimed by God as his own inheritance. Before we were even born, he gave us our destiny; that we would fulfill the plan of God who always accomplishes every purpose and plan in his heart.

Your life is a praise of glory! -Your destiny is to fulfill the plan of God.

Ephesians 1:13a And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation.

Think back to the time that the gospel (Gods word) really stuck). You were included!

Verse 13a is stating, Because of you believing, in-turn, you become a full participate to His blessings and inheritance! P.H

Your words become a reflection of your thoughts, and of what you truly believe.

Ephesians 1:13b...When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,

Ephesians 1:13TPT And because of him, when you who are not Jews heard the revelation of truth, you believed in the wonderful news of salvation. Now we have been stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit.

Being stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit is where prayer is established by a new relationship with God; It is prayer that leads us into God’s presence; It affirms on Gods priorities: It is focused on a new submission to God and His will; It affirms our dependence on God for His provision; It is praying on the basis of a new pardon. Having been forgiven we extend forgiveness to others. It is prayer trusting in God’s protection from the enemy; and finally it is a prayer which climaxes with God’s glory.

Again, Ephesians 1:13b-14 ...When you believed, you were marked by him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

Again, The Holy Spirit is Gods deposit guaranteeing you full inheritance.

First prayer of the apostles Paul.

-Ephesians 1:15-17 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

Hear Paul’s prayer all because he had heard of these believers faith and love.

How can others hear of your faith and love?

The apostles Paul states, I have not stopped giving praise for you, remembering you in my prayers.

Paul’s prayer for the church of Ephesians was for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

Notice the whole objective is for them to know Jesus better! -He wants us to know Him better!