Paul commends the Ephesian elders to God and to the word of his grace. This gift is not earned. It is a gift freely given. It builds us up and grants us an eternally rich and glorious inheritance.
Paul's words are appropriate for me today for any number of reasons. I am deeply thankful for his grace,. I need it constantly. And God's supply is rich and deep. As Paul says in Romans 5: "Where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more." That builds me up and keeps me going. As I un-retire again, serving Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, Texas, I need that up-building and strength, and the presence of God. I'll take what Paul says to the Ephesian elders as my own and rejoice in the goodness and grace of God.
