Main Point: When we consider the love of God, there is a knowing beyond knowledge; it is for this reason that we have been given the Spirit in our inner being, to teach us the things of the Spirit.
Ephesians 3:14-15 ESV
14 “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named
Do Not Lose Heart
Ephesians 3:13 ESV
13“So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory”
For This Reason
Ephesians 3:16 ESV
16 “that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,”
For This Result
Ephesians 3:17-19 ESV
17” so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
He is Able to do More
Ephesians 3:20-21 ESV
20 “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Conclusion
Do not lose heart: “maybe you feel discouraged or defeated in your life”
For this reason: “that He may strengthen you with power”
For this result: “that you may know the love of God beyond knowledge”
He will do more: “than you could ever imagine”
Pastor Joel thank you, for your sermons are always soo fresh and genuine , filled with knowledge that transcends into understanding and connections to the all mighty . We are bless you have you at Northside
Pastor Joel thank you for your sermons. I am always deeply touched! The Holy Spirit has led me to perform many miracles over the past few weeks that I couldn’t achieve on my own. So grateful ！