Finally we get back to the "For this reason .." of verse 1, Paul tells them more of what he is praying for them. What motivated Paul to pray so much? It was the extent and wonder of God's marvellous plan, and Paul's firm belief that God had a clear purpose for the Ephesians.
Paul kneels before the Father, and God is the Father of all. Every family derives its name from the Father. What does this mean? It implies that everyone finds their true meaning and destiny in God. Whoever we speak to or meet, the truth is that they will find their true life in Christ, whatever their cultural background, whatever their current intellectual beliefs.
Paul prays first that God will strengthen us with power. This power comes through the Holy Spirit, and will work in our inmost being. Ie we will be strengthened and changed from the inside out. If we are honest I think most (all?) of us know that their is weakness within us, there are parts of us that cannot, at the moment, conform to God's will. But we should take heart, for God is able to work with power in these parts of us and make us strong.
Paul kneels before the Father, and God is the Father of all. Every family derives its name from the Father. What does this mean? It implies that everyone finds their true meaning and destiny in God. Whoever we speak to or meet, the truth is that they will find their true life in Christ, whatever their cultural background, whatever their current intellectual beliefs.
Paul prays first that God will strengthen us with power. This power comes through the Holy Spirit, and will work in our inmost being. Ie we will be strengthened and changed from the inside out. If we are honest I think most (all?) of us know that their is weakness within us, there are parts of us that cannot, at the moment, conform to God's will. But we should take heart, for God is able to work with power in these parts of us and make us strong.
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