Ephesians 1:15-23

"For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 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.

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.

That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way."

As I reflect on these verses, I’m challenged to pray for greater wisdom and insight to know Jesus more deeply. The image that comes to mind is road construction at night, where workers use those bright lights that illuminate everything as if it were daytime. That light seems to flood the entire area, allowing them to see clearly.

I believe that’s exactly what Paul is praying for here—that we would be able to truly understand and have confidence in the hope, calling, inheritance, and power available to us as followers of Christ.

For me, it’s perhaps best expressed in this simple thought: "Jesus loves me, this I know. Knowing Jesus, this I love."

Prayer

Father, give us the desire to want to know you better. Flood our hearts with your understanding and wisdom as we seek after you. Give us a fresh insight and vision of who you are, and the blessings available to us as your children.