Free Bible Commentary
“Ephesians 1:15-19”
Categories: Ephesians“For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might.”
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It is a beautiful petition on Paul’s part to pray that the “spiritual eyes” of his brethren be opened and enlightened (verse 18). He had written about all the spiritual blessings which reside in Christ in the “heavenly places” (1:3), and he wanted to help elevate the Ephesians to greater heights in that spiritual realm. He prayed that the Lord would give them a “spirit of wisdom” to perceive and discern the desires of God, and how best to apply God’s will to their lives. He prayed for a spirit of “revelation” in order that they might gain deeper insight and understanding into the revealed mind of the Creator.
He prayed that they would acquire a greater “knowledge” of their heavenly Father. That they would not just learn more ABOUT Him, but have a stronger relationship WITH Him by striving for a closer walk by His side. The prophet Jeremiah wrote in Jeremiah 9:23-24: “Thus says the LORD, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,’ declares the LORD.”
“I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8).
No earthly possession or sensation or relationship is worthy of comparing to a true knowledge of the Lord Yahweh!
Please read Ephesians 1:20-23 for tomorrow.
Have a wonderful day!
-Louie Taylor
