Ephesians 6:21-24
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Also, today is our last day on Ephesians and we will move to Philippians for about 10 days or so then finish the last of the 40 days on Colossians.
New King James Version (NKJV)
A Gracious Greeting
21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; 22 whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.
23 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
My Thoughts:
- Let’s start with (v. 21) we read “But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you;”
- We see that Paul is still imprisoned. This is the second time and he is now on his last days.
- We see Paul has handed Tychicus the job of passing on he thoughts to the church. We know a little about him, we have seen him in (Acts 20:4, Col. 4:7, Tim. 4:12, Titus 3:12) in the book of Acts we see he belongd to the province of Asia and was probably an Ephesian. But the most important part of Paul’s group of entrusted followers and looks to be a minister as well.
- (v. 23) we read “Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Paul is closing here and insuring that everyone understands that we are brethren and untitled in Love and faith and they are a group of believers in the body if Christ.
- Let’s finish with (v. 24) “Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity”
- A little harder to get three things out of today’s topic. This closing of Grace is a characteristic signature of Paul.
- And lastly I stop and think when I read “ Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity” focusing on the “sincerity” is Paul saying that he is aware that there are at least some of the people that come to the church as a follower but not as a disciple?
Thought of the Day
“Keep the faith, but not to yourself.”
Scottish missionary Frederick Arnot spoke well of God’s Son in central Africa. Indeed, he spoke so well of Him that thousands of people in the area became Christians. But Arnot had made it his practice to speak well of God’s Son long before leaving to serve his Lord in that unevangelized field.
When he was still young, Arnot and a friend tried to hold a street meeting in Glasgow’s tavern district. As long as they sang hymns, the rough crowd tolerated them, but when they began to preach, their drunken audience drowned out their voices with hoots and profane howling.
Moved to tears, Arnot and his companion prepared to leave. But a tall, elderly Christian who had been listening urged, “Keep at it, laddie. God loves to hear men speak well of His Son.” Encouraged by that admonition, he and his friend doggedly continued their witness and gained a more attentive audience. All through his years of ministry, Arnot’s highest goal was to speak well of God’s Son.
Is that our motive too? When opportunity presents itself, do we speak out boldly, telling who Jesus is and what He has done for us? How about speaking well of God’s Son today? — Vernon C. Grounds
Take control of my words today,
May they tell of Your great love;
And may the story of Your grace
Turn some heart to You above. — Sees
Personal Reflection and Discussion
- Are you equipped for the battle? If so how has God equipped you?
- What do you think of when you read (v. 24)?
- What other things do you see in the text?
Prayer Activities
- Call your Partner and discuss this devotional.
- Continue to have a prayer list and let the new people know you are praying for them.
- Pray with them and ask for the following;
- For God to equip you for the battle.
- For God to strengthen your relationships with others.
- For the individuals on your pray list.
- For today’s prayer verse let’s use (Psalms 37:1-2).
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I have enjoyed the study of Ephesians. I have read it before and knew it but I got a lot more from this book this time around. Thanks Bobby. I will be ready for Phillipians tomorrow.
I love how Paul so often mentions grace. The definition of grace: free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. Though we do not deserve it, it is there for us.
I like that even though Paul is in jail and not able take the message to them personally he is given a helper and friend to carry on for him where he can’t. Not only does God equip us for the battles, he equips while we’re down. It’s like that saying as long as there is a will, God makes a way. Paul is so mindful of his church and desires to lift his spirits by telling them how he’s doing in jail. What a weird thing to do how well could he be in a jail especially in that time?! His idea of encouragement most be in their witness work even while there. How many of us could be that encouraged and on fire even in such circumstances. He definetly had the real thing! What an encouragement!