September 28, 2010

Ephesians 1
How do you write a little meditation on the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ on a chapter like this? It is more like a grocery list of many of the many things that are true of His glory. Each item on the list could have a book written on it. Let's look at them now.
He is full of grace toward you and me. Can you express to others how He has shown His grace to you? Speak His glory to others.
He is full of peace toward you and me. Can you express to others how He has shown His peace to you? Speak His glory to others.
He chose you. Can you express to others how He marvelous it is that He has chosen you? Speak His glory to others.
He predestined us to adoption Can you express to others how marvelous it is that He has adopted you? Speak His glory to others.
He has a good pleasure to will ? Speak His glory to others.
Look what we have in Him--redemption, forgiveness of sins, the riches of His grace! Can you express to others what you have in Him? Speak His glory to others
He has a purpose for everything. Can you express to others His purpose for you? Speak His glory to others.
He will eventually bring it all together in Himself. Can you express to others the hope that brings to your heart? Speak His glory to others.
He is worthy of our trust. Can you express to others how you have recently trusted Him? Speak His glory to others.
He has sealed us. We are safe until the day of redemption. Can you express to others the safety you feel because of the sealing of Holy Spirit? Speak His glory to others.
We will be the praise of His glory. Can you express to others the hope it brings to you to know that you are His purchased possession and that He is in the process of changing you so that one day your character and very life will bring Him great glory? Speak His glory to others.
His power raises the dead. Can you express to others how He has raised you from the deadness brought about by your sin and trespasses against His holiness? Speak His glory to others.
He has exceeding great power. Can you express to others the exceeding great power He has to create and hold the universe together and at the very same time, change your life? Speak His glory to others!
He is seated in the Authority of the Godhead. Can you express to others how you are seated in Him and He is in the drivers seat of the Universe? Who needs to be friends with President Bush when you are seated in the lap of the King of the Universe! Speak His glory to others!
Every principality, power, might and dominion, every name that is named in all of eternity is under His authority. Can you express to others a little bit of the vastness of His authority? Speak His glory to others! Indeed we serve a glorious King! Speak His glory to someone today!
--Pastor John