Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order thatyou may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints." Instructions on how churches operate: Jesus is the  Way; he is the door; Be concerned about what Jesus is concerned about. We have the ability to pickup the power of God (Acts 1:8). God makes the power available to each of his people;  but we have to pick it up. Paul establishes that our blessings come through our walkingin God's ways. People set apart for God; We pray in God's blessings for His Word. Even the 'best' Christians needs prayer; heavenly wisdom. We are not always willing to come under God's yoke. It is by being partakers of Christ himself, we are made his way - the journey. Live by love and live by our redeemers joy. What's the implications for the Church to stay in Christ's body.   We need to find our blessings in God.

Photo of fender in use for Chaplaincy fundraiser.  The fender is over 10 years old and today it's running 4 speakers across the Atherton High school fields.  2016 Car Bike Swap Meet! 

Bible Reference:  Ephesians 1:15-23 We live in a world with an incredible desire for "wisdom". But the world doesn't take notice of God.   We live in this world for a period of time.  We know the end result for our life.  The world doesn't know. Devil - meddler.  He meddles in the world and causes problems. God promises wisdom to His people.  We are to show love of God to others;  not on our own strength. God gives us insights;  we have to humble ourselves and ask. Ephesians 1:15 The truth that God uses is absolute.  Eg "do not steal"...ie this  can include thoughts / writings/things. Ephesians sets up authority in Church; every believer comes up to full stature in Christ.   v22 Jesus Christ is Head over all things for the church.  Not an organization or a people.   Christ is the head and if he is not ruler of church, then why are we here?  It's unfortunate that in churches today people have relationship with Pastor and his/her love is not grea

Bible Reference:  Ephesians 1 :3-14 Do we like to receive a present?   God wants to lavish us with gifts to those who are in Christ.   When we don't use the gifts he has given us;  it hurts him. By using the gifts God has given us,  our lives go in directions we never thought of. Ephesians was not written in Hebrew;  it was written in greek.  Israel was to show the world God's morality.   They failed to do it.   We also fail,  except for grace of God. Paul begins this section by praising God the Father for every spiritual blessing given for God's people. Why did God chose me?  But He did! Count your blessings,  name them one by one! In the Old Testament the jews took their law to a place where they 'locked it up'.  Jesus doesn't do this, he unlocks us. Is God doing things in your life?   If not, have a talk with God. Ephesians 1:4-5 We are adopted as sons and daughters and we are given an inheritance.   We receive the inheritance when we become a Christ

Bible References:  Acts 20; Ephesians 15: 1-31 Paul took opportunity to write Ephesians.   It's not like any other letter he wrote. Corinthans written to address 10 issues raised.  Corinthans was not the ideal church; but don't pick on them.  They had lots of people.   A wonderful letter telling us how to overcome. Galations - letter written to address issue of  compromise - Jews trying to get people to go back to Law. Ephesians written by Paul (God's choice). Paul knew about God but didn't know God.  On road to Damascus Paul met Jesus! No longer is there Jew or Gentiles;  there is one body - the Church.  (The mystery ) Chapter 1-3  grand picture of the Church.  We leave spiritual past behind and we walk in the inheritance.  Walk in newness of life.  Established our position in Christ.   God does nit call us to leave sin behind; but to walk a different way - to be like Jesus!  We want to see people with Jesus in them.  We can't keep Law.   Ephesians: - J