Day 341, 7th December Bible Commentary With Dr Oluwatoyin Ojo From the Book of Ephesians.
SHARERS
The promise of day and night is for all the inhabitants of the earth, but, there are some promises that are heed in Christ.
EPHESIANS 31-21
A MYSTERY REVEALED: Paul describes himself as a prisoner, this was his state of being. He would rather focus on his given assignment — To ensure that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.” v.6
It is interesting how technology could add meaning, unfolding dimensions to an existing spiritual act; as many who share what they have read and believe in a message though on social media, or the internet at large — shares in the promise of Jesus Christ — inheriting the promise.
“For this reason, I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.“ v.14-15
PAUL PRAYS FOR VITALITY: Power in the believers' inner being, faith, capacity to be rooted and established in love, understanding the love beyond measure that Christ has for us — we may not understand it fully, yet we could live thereby.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his part that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.
EPHESIANS 41-32
UNITY IN SPIRIT:-
Priority call for all believers is the unity of the spirit — in faith - oneness.
It’s not surface so that it's SPIRIT’s. And we all know that for a relationship to have that depth we are at our most vulnerable state of being — as open as light, so much the apostle persuades us to be “completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing
with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the
Spirit through the bond of peace.” v.2-3;
And invest heavily in peace (the super glue).
v.4-16 — Oneness in Body, spirit, hope, by “one Lord, into one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” v.5-6
Been endowed with the apostles, the prophets, the evangelist, pastors, and teachers for the maturing of the saints.
"Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming." v.14
So that in speech, in love, we have become Christ-like — committed, connected, growing each fulfilling purpose (v.16).
SENSITIVITY Vs SENSUALITY
Paul commands a change to the lifestyle of the Gentiles (every unbeliever who now believes) from a dark understanding given to indulgence — impurity and greed to Christ’s culture. Into a new mind, new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” v.24
In truth disallowing the devil, avoid anger. “In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” v.26
Do not steal so you can have to give (v.28). If you work and steal; you are greedy and lacking contentment.
Learn the impact of words, minimize and ensure your words edify. (v.29).
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” (v.30)
v.31—“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” Since you have been forgiven “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” v.32.
EPHESIANS CHAPTER 51-14
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and work in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrance offering and sacrifice to God.” v.1-2
This works of the flesh should not be done by any among you “impurity of any form, sexual immorality, greed, obscenity, foolish talk, or coarse joking. But rather thanksgiving.” v.3-4
Those who do such are best known and classified as idolaters and have lost place with God.
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light” v.8
- For more on how to live this light live read v.9-11. It’s an ACTIVE STATE OF BEING!
“Everything that is illuminated becomes a light!” v.13
Get up! Christ shine on you!! v.14
NIGHT:
Ponder and see if you have matured to understand “deceitful scheming” v.14 This form of wickedness has been well modernized and it crept into the Church and now has big buy-ins!
“But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.” Ephesians 513
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