“Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think…” - Ephesians 3:20a (CSB)Paul does not end his prayer with introspection. He ends with worship.After praying that Christ would dwell, that believers would be rooted in love, that they would comprehend the immeasurable dimensions of Christ’s love, and that they would be filled with God’s fullness, Paul lifts his eyes beyond the...  Read More

“…so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” - Ephesians 3:19b (CSB)Paul’s prayer reaches its summit here. After speaking of Christ dwelling, believers being rooted in love, and the immeasurable dimensions of that love, Paul prays something almost shocking: that you would be filled with all the fullness of God.This is not small language.Paul is not asking that believers would be slig...  Read More

“…and to know Christ’s love that surpasses knowledge…” - Ephesians 3:19a (CSB)Paul says something that sounds almost contradictory.He prays that believers would know the love of Christ, and then immediately adds that this love surpasses knowledge. How can something be known and yet beyond knowing?This is the mystery of God’s love.Christ’s love is not unknowable, but it is inexhaustible. You can tr...  Read More

“…so that you may be able to comprehend… what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love.” - Ephesians 3:18 (CSB)Paul is not praying that believers would merely feel loved. He is praying that they would comprehend love.That matters, because Scripture does not treat love as vague encouragement. The love Paul is describing is not fragile affection. It is not emotional warmth that rises ...  Read More

“…being rooted and firmly established in love…” - Ephesians 3:17b (CSB)One of the most exhausting ways to live the Christian life is to treat God’s love like a finish line. We assume love is what God gives after we grow enough, obey enough, mature enough, or get our act together. We may not say it out loud, but we live as if God’s love increases when we do well and decreases when we fail.Paul will...  Read More

“…and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” - Ephesians 3:17a (CSB)Most of us are comfortable with a version of Jesus who visits.A Christ who shows up when life falls apart.A Christ we call when we are anxious.A Christ who offers comfort, encouragement, and a little spiritual help.But Paul prays for something far deeper than a visit. He prays that Christ would dwell in your heart.Th...  Read More