Re: Verse reading–Ephesians 3 (day seven)
“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father”–v 14. He was never better than when he prayed. Never stood taller than when he knelt. In v 1 of our Re: Verse reading, Paul described himself as a PRISONER. In v 8, he says he is a PREACHER. In v 14, he reveals his highest, best power. He is a PRAY ER. Boiled down to its essence, Paul’s prayer is for God and a few friends. V 16 is for the strength of the Spirit. V 17 is for the constant companionship of Christ. V 18 is for an understanding of God’s love that comes through a relationship with “all the Saints”. V 19 is for the fullness of God. Strange isn’t it? Paul asks for none of the things that we often do. He requests a full measure of God and full life of friendships. “Besides You, I desire nothing on earth.”–Psalm 73:25. Lord, teach us to pray like our brother did!
