Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Who's living a life worth living?

QT:
Ephesians 3 - Ephesians 5


[Ephesians 3 :16-19]
16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

[Ephesians 4: 1-3]
1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

1) Let our hearts be a pleasant dwelling place for God.
Why?
God speaks to us more > More Insights > Stretches faith and conviction to do greater things for the kingdom.
How?
By a constant prayerful life. Repetitive Evaluation of our actions and words everyday.

2) Living a life worthy of the calling received.
Why?
Assurance of our identity in Christ > Stronger establishment in spiritual foundation > Outwardly manifestation of actions > Fruitful Life inundated with God's shower of blessings and directions.
How?
Humility, Gentleness, Patience, Bearing with one another in love. Keeping unity with H.S.