Message Take Aways:
1. Paul prayed for the Ephesians that they would personally know the wisdom and riches made available by God in Christ; we should likewise pray for others while knowing these promised blessings for ourselves—“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5
2. Paul reminds of the new, glorious position we have come to know in Christ which should charge us to live accordingly as citizens of heaven—“For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come.” Hebrew 13:14
3. While Scripture declares that we are saved by grace through faith as opposed to our works, Paul reminds the believer that we were created with the purpose of walking in good works to glorify God—“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
