Ephesians 1:15-16
15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
As a reminder for context, Paul is writing this letter to a young church in a town called Ephesus. The church there is growing and the gospel is spreading out from there. They are making disciples and seek to plant churches. What is the reason for Paul’s constant thanksgiving and prayers for them?
Paul is not actually in Ephesus, he writes this letter from a Roman prison. But, he has heard of their faith in the Lord Jesus and their love toward all the saints. What a wonderful characteristic to be known for. Let this encourage you to be aware of your reputation and how that promotes the expansion of God’s kingdom.
Written by Dan Jenkins .
Prayer prompt: Awesome God, help me to be like the Ephesians. Give me great faith in Jesus and love towards my brothers and sisters. Also, Lord, help me to be like Paul, to be constant in prayer.
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