Empowered in Christ

27/10/2025 2 min
Empowered in Christ

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Ephesians 1:18-19 (ESV) - “having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might.”Have you ever received a gift but left it unopened? Many Christians live like people who have a great treasure but never open the box. We already have everything we need in Christ, but sometimes we just don’t see it. That’s why Paul prayed—not for more blessings, but for opened eyes.He thanked God for the believers in Ephesus, for their faith in the Lord and their love for one another. Then he prayed that God would help them truly understand what they already had. He asked the Father to give them the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so their hearts would be opened to know Him more deeply.Paul prayed that believers would see three important truths:First, the hope we have in Christ—our future with Him is secure.Second, the great value God places on His people—we are His treasured possession.And third, the power of God at work in us—the same power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him above all things.Sometimes we live as if we are powerless, hopeless, or forgotten. But this passage reminds us that in Christ, we have hope that cannot fade, worth that cannot be lost, and power that cannot be measured. We don’t need to ask for more—we just need to see what’s already been given.Where in your life are you living as if you don’t have what Christ already gave you?Remember: You are precious to God—His own inheritance. How does that truth change how you see yourself and others today?Ask God to show His power in one area of your life this week—especially where you feel weak or weary.Prayer:Father, open my eyes to see the hope, worth, and power I have in Christ. Help me walk in confidence, knowing I belong to You. May my life show Your love and strength to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.