Servings Per Verse: Unknown
ESV:
that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
*ETS:
After his resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven and was seated at the right hand of God. There is no authority on earth we should fear, Christ is above and over all.
*DTFTD:
Paul prayed that the saints at Ephesus would know the joy of expectation and hope in Christ; the value of their relationship with God; and the power of resurrection living in the Spirit. In verse twenty-one Paul prayed the believers would also realize the authority of Jesus. Believing that Jesus is all powerful and over all authorities should alleviate the stress of life and cause believers to live as conquerors in Christ. There was a popular song some years ago with a chorus that attempted to encoruage the hearer with the words "don't worry, be happy." Paul is giving believers the encouragement, "don't worry, believe in Christ and be victorious."
Brothers and sisters in Christ, stop stressing and start trusting. Allow everything causing you worry to be a reminder of the authority of Jesus in your world. Whatever you are under he is over, and he is ready to give you power to overcome. Paul's reminder of the authority of Jesus should adjust the focus of the fearful saint, granting him or her courage to go forward in faith.
*EDS:
Christians are more than conquerors through Christ. In view of the fact that Jesus is the authority above all authorities, Christians should fear neither life nor death.
INGREDIENTS: A reminder: Jesus is Lord! Word Study: Of the words, "and every name that is named," Vincent says: Whatever a name can be given to. Let any name be uttered, whatever it is, Christ is above it " (Wuest Word Studies in the Greek, Vol. 1).
*ESV- English Standard Version; ETS- Essence of the Text in a Sentence; DTFTD- Devotional Thought For The Day; EDS- Essence of the Devotional in a Sentence.
