We visit the Ephesians 3:17-19 text one more time. Let’s see if we are getting to know God better! Did you know, we are able to “be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” (v19)? Wow! I have a book on my bookshelf entitled Revival: A People Saturated with God. It’s a very perceptive and helpful book by Brian Edwards. In the book, the writer lists 57 major revivals from 1150 to 1972 and begins to answer the questions - What does God’s extraordinary work of revival

How about restarting a journey into that vast territory of God's love? I believe such a journey of experiencing God's love in a deeper way will expand and transform your life and mine, more than anything. “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge” (Eph 3:17-19). Paul prays for us to be “

When was the last time you heard God’s ‘I love YOU?’ Hear it again this morning - “Since you are precious and honoured in my sight, and because I love you” (Is 43:5). God’s love is not an idea; it is an unwavering reality. It is steadfast (Ps 136), everlasting (Jer 31:3), immeasurable (Eph 3:18), and inseparable (Rom 8:38–39). Henri Nouwen once said, “I am convinced that I will truly be able to love the world when I fully believe that I am loved far beyond its boundaries.

We have, over the last couple of weeks, had an insight into knowing God’s power better! I want us to look at another text referring to God’s power, but as a transition to one of the greatest subjects and indeed experiences we can and need to have as Christians, that is, knowing the love of God better! Our Text Ephesians 3:18,19 says: “ may have power , together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know

What would happen if we came alive to God’s power today? Our Text is Ephesians 3:20: “ to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. ” The more we yield to Him, the more we will encounter in a greater way, things we could never imagine. How do I know that? Because Paul said at the beginning of Ephesians, in chapter 1:19-23, "that the power that now works in you" is the power that raised Christ from t

In ‘knowing God better’ , we have in the past few weeks been looking at one of Paul's prayers in Ephesians. We have already covered hope, inheritance and now we’re going to reflect on ‘power.’ Note what Paul prays in Ephesians 1:18-20: “ I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe . That powe

Ephesians 1:3 confirms we have been blessed “in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. ”​​ Notice this is written in the past tense, indicating that we already have these blessings; we’ve already begun to experience and live out our inheritance in Christ. However, don’t misunderstand what the heavenly realms are! This is a reference to all the invisible realities, the foundational truths of our life in Christ. They won’t be restricted, reduced or re

A. W. Tozer, says: "The heaviest obligation lying upon the Christian Church today is to purify and elevate her concept of God until it is once more worthy of Him." In September 2025 I asked if we needed help in discovering what this might mean? Ephesians 1:17 states, “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better .” Then notice what Paul goes on to pray. Reading -

J.I. Packer said, “There is hope for a ruined humanity — hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory—because at the Father’s will Jesus Christ became poor and was born in a stable so that thirty years later, he might hang on a cross. It is the most wonderful message that the world has ever heard, or will hear.” My text for today: “ God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory ” (Col

Lewis Smedes wrote, "Hope is no longer a passion for the possible. It becomes a passion for the promise." Such a “Passion for the promise” must focus solely on God’s grace, goodness and power and His promises of hope, securing life now and our future redemption, through faith in Jesus. If ‘Peace with God’ are some of the most important words to declare as a Christian (see last weeks blog), this must mean “No Hope” has also been dealt with. I’m told 'Hope' or “hoped, hope

When we have peace with God, we can then know the peace of God . The upward dimension must be taken care of before inward peace can permeate our lives and be lived out as a consequence. Christ as Saviour brings peace with God Peace with God, fundamentally, is a new relationship of forgiveness and acceptance. When Jesus came to His disciples in the upper room the evening of resurrection day, He said, “Peace be with you” ; and when He had said that, “he showed unto them hi

Happy New Year! We pray that our Father God will bless the start of this New Year with a renewed heart and focus on Him, the author and pioneer of our faith. We wish you a very happy and blessed New Year. Alice and Harry Our text for today is Romans 5:1: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Peace is a heavenly word. “Peace” , shalom, is a state of wholeness that is intended to resonate in all rela

One of the most important questions for our life as we seek to ‘know God better’ is to ask “What is the will of God for my life?” I wonder when was the last time you asked this question, or asked yourself, "Am I living in the will of God today?" John Henry Newman once said, “God has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission; I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. I have not been created for naught. I shall d

In our hearts desire to ‘ Know God Better’ and walk in close relationship with Him, without doubt one of the most sought after answers in our life must be, “What is the will of God for my life?” John Stott says, “It is folly to resist God’s will. It is wisdom to discern it, to desire it and to do it.” The will of God is not a programme; it’s a relationship. It’s not what you do, it’s what you are and seeking to become in full acceptance that God knows best! Garry Friesen

Remember, this series is about ‘knowing God better.’ Paul’s prayer from Ephesians 1:17 is, “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” One of the things we need to know refers to the steadfast faithfulness of God and how it should impact our lives on a daily basis. The Psalm is full of the faithfulness of God. If you read the whole Psalm you will have read

We are continuing our series of ‘Knowing God better!’ J. I. Packer writes, “He does not gain new powers nor lose those that he once had. He does not mature or develop. He does not get stronger, or weaker, or wiser, as time goes by...He never becomes less truthful, or merciful, or just, or good than he used to be. The character of God is today and always will be, exactly what it was in Bible times.” How many people do you know who do exactly what they say? Before you answer,

I closed last week’s blog with a challenge. What has the task of letting ‘God speak first’ in all your communications with Him been like this past week? Take some comfort from the story of Samuel. Even though there will be times when we question His voice, the wonderful thing is, Father God will keep speaking in the midst of all our uncertainty. Samuel made time for God: “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Sam 3:9,10). Maybe again today, just take some time to be

If I asked you to describe God, to sum up His attributes, nature and His character, what would you say? I guess we might say God is almighty, a faithful God, a holy God; He’s our Father, He’s love, He’s righteous, a God of justice, a God of grace. And all those are true and right, and there’s so much more, but very rarely will someone say He’s a God who speaks! I know this is fundamental, but in order to know God better we need to have hearts and ears that are ready to listen

Selwyn Hughes says, "Christians seem preoccupied with knowing more about themselves instead of being anxious to know more about God. Any Christian bookshop manager will tell you the bestselling books are on self-image, managing money, finding inner healing. All important, but the most important thing is to know God and to know him better." We said last week that ‘ beholding’ must come before ‘ becoming .’ We have to spend time in His presence, His word, in prayer, behold

We continue in our series of ‘Knowing God.’ Not just knowing His presence, but what about ‘Knowing His Glory?’ We not only have a God...