Believe for It – Knowing God’s Love – Eph. 3:20-21

 

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred ninety-fourth inspirational message dated Wednesday, July 21st, 2021. The title of this message is “Believe for It – Knowing God’s Love – Eph. 3:20-21”.

The first three words of the title are also the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Believe for It” (with lyrics) as performed by Gospel artist CeCe Winans.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Ephesians - the twentieth and twenty-first verses of the third chapter:

Ephesians 3:20-21

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, ²¹ to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

 

Please see the below verses (Ephesians 3:8-21) of the full message text –

 

Ephesians 3:8-21

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

Purpose of the Mystery

⁸ To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, ⁹ and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; ¹⁰ to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, ¹¹ according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, ¹² in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. ¹³ Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Appreciation of the Mystery

¹⁴ For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ¹⁵ from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, ¹⁶ that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, ¹⁷ that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, ¹⁸ may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— ¹⁹ to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, ²¹ to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “Knowing God’s Love” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (7/8/21) – which I have included below:

 

Knowing God’s Love

 

Ephesians 3:8-21

By Charles Stanley

 

 

       One of the first things children learn in Sunday school is that Jesus loves them, and they are quick to believe it. But as we get older, the hardships and disappointments of life may cause us to doubt this truth. We wonder how a gracious God could allow the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, a financial crisis, or a painful terminal illness.

      But we cannot judge God’s love on the basis of circumstances. Hardship is a certainty in life (John 16:33) {see the below verse} and it does not reflect the depth, breadth, and height of God’s love for us.

 

John 16:33

³³ These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

 

This is why Paul urged the Ephesians not to let his tribulations discourage them (Eph. 3:13) – he knew those hardships were part of God’s plan. And the same is true for every believer. Through our trials, God works powerfully within us to do more than we can perceive or imagine (Eph. 3:20).

      The Lord wants you to believe that His love for you is steadfast – and that it can ground you in the difficult seasons of life. Are you seeking to grow in your comprehension of His love? The more you dwell on divine grace, the more firmly you’ll stand during trials. Begin by asking God to give you a deeper understanding as you meditate on His love as described in His Word.

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Believe for It” (with lyrics) as performed by Gospel artist CeCe Winans - sung with power and anointing.

 

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

(If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

BE BLESSED!