May 12 To God Be the Glory

Ephesians 3:20-22 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. 
 
EPHESIANS is a two-part letter, divided into two sections of three chapters each. As we have seen in the first three chapters, Paul’s purpose was to teach of God ’s love, mercy and grace to offer salvation to the Gentiles. Paul celebrated the ways all people are made one with God. He pointed to the church as God’s means on earth to proclaim God’s gospel.
    In response to the wondrous gospel, Paul concludes section one of Ephesians as he opened it. He blesses – praises – God for his extreme grace! Paul’s worshipful words celebrate that there is none like our God. He rejoices in God’s magnificent power that enables and causes God to do “far more abundantly” than all the things we ask of him. With joy Paul affirms God’s “power (is) at work within us.” How great and praiseworthy are these truths!
    Rise up church of Christ and see God’s glory work through you. Believe that his power to raise you up from the grave of sin into his holy presence is alive in you. Be in awe that Christ’s salvation is proclaimed in his church throughout the world. Rejoice the gospel is spoken from one generation to another. Praise the glory of God that awakens us to the wonder of being one with God forever and ever. Amen.
 
Prayer: We praise you, Father, Son and Spirit that by our grace we have been saved.