Ephesians 1:18-20
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms.
Scripture Insights
What a gift to have an enlightened heart! The miracle of God’s presence is that an enlightened heart knows something more than physical eyes can see. There is a palpable hope that accompanies a fully surrendered heart that transcends human understanding. This deeper work of God brings incomparable strength to our situations and surroundings.
This passage isn’t simply about a personal blessing; it’s a profound call to mission. The same miraculous power of God that raised Jesus from the dead is still on display today through the sanctified life. The result of that power is hope, and hope was never meant to be kept to ourselves. We get the privilege of offering a perspective about life that is different from anything the world offers. An enlightened heart brings light to others.
The power that conquered death is alive in us so that we can be a part of bringing others from death to life! Through God’s Spirit, we are enlightened to share the gospel, to serve the lost, and to demonstrate God’s love to a watching world.
Today’s Prayer
God, open the eyes of our heart to see the miracle of your presence, and may that miracle be present in our conduct and our speech today so that others see your incomparable power living in us.
—Wendell D.
Brown CotN District Superintendent, North Central Ohio
