Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.
Ephesians 1:15-23 NLT
Jesus saved all of who we are—including our minds. What we think matters. Paul prayed that the Ephesians would be given wisdom so they would grow in their knowledge of God. He prayed they would have God's light so they could understand God's hope. He also prayed they would understand God's power—the power that raised Christ from the dead and now lives in us.
We don't just need knowledge; we need the spiritual understanding that comes from the presence of God's Spirit in our lives. Knowledge takes time: to read books, do devotions, and get advice from godly mentors. True understanding goes beyond knowledge; it includes reflection and action. Only when we experience God's presence and power in life do we gain wisdom for life. We are God's people, and He wants us to know Him and experience His power.
What is your plan to learn more about God? How can you make sure you live out what you have learned?
