Long ago an unknown man uttered an obscure prayer. God recorded that prayer to be an encouragement to each and every seemingly insignificant and unknown believer who has the boldness to pray and trust Him for great things.
Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #3
In Psa 103:1-14 David writes with the same theme that Paul amplifies in Eph 1:3. We have even greater cause to thank God. Parallels or expands Colossians Col 1:18-20. God the Father is "blessed" and worthy of our blessings -- our thanksgiving. Blessings to us are a gracious outpouring of the Trinity -- Father is author (Eph 1:3-6); Son is Executor (Eph 1:7-12); Spirit is Agent (Eph 1:13-14). We need no more blessing (Eph 1:3, Isa 30:18). Plan of God includes "all" or "every" spiritual blessing; we have equal standing, opportunity, and assets. There is no "second blessing". Our blessings are secure in the "heavenlies". 2Co 4:4, Mat 6:20 and Eph 2:2 says Satan cannot touch them. Mat 5:1-48 resets our misconception of the blessings. All blessing starts and ends with God. He is the source and recipient (Eph 2:5-7). He "blessed us" before human history began (Aorist tense) (Eph 1:4).
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:3-6, Ephesians 2:2, Colossians 1:18-20, Matthew 6:20, Ephesians 1:3, Isaiah 30:18, Psalms 103:1-14, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:5-7, Ephesians 1:7-12, Matthew 5:1-48
From Series: "Ephesians"
More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.