Ephesians: Life Together In Christ | The Strength and Love to Obey (3:14-21)
Ephesians 3:14-21
“Do not pray for easy lives; pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall not be a miracle, but you shall be a miracle. Every day you shall wonder at yourself, at the riches of life which has come to you by the grace of God.” — Phillips Brooks
The prayers of believers should be characterized by frequency, humility and boldness, because…
1 Thessalonians 5:17 // Matthew 6:9-10 // John 14:12-14
Faithful obedience to the will of God requires:
- The empowering strength of the indwelling Spirit
Acts 1:8 // Philippians 2:12-13 // Hebrews 13:20-21 // John 6:63
Acts 4:29-31
- A relationally intimate comprehension of Christ’s love
John 15:1-10 // Luke 11:9-13