“having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might”
Ephesians 1:18-19 (WEB)
Embrace the Hope of His Calling
In Ephesians 1, Paul writes to the believers in Ephesus, expressing gratitude for their faith and praying for their understanding of God's hope and power. This prayer follows his praise for the spiritual blessings in Christ and precedes his depiction of Christ's supreme authority. The verse emphasizes enlightenment, urging believers to grasp the hope and the riches of God's calling and power. Notably, it speaks of the 'eyes of your hearts' being enlightened, suggesting a deep, internal understanding beyond mere knowledge. Today, consider what it means for your heart to be enlightened. How might you seek a deeper awareness of the hope and power Paul describes?