I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18 so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20 God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 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 age to come. 22 And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. (Ephesians 1:17- 23 / NRSV)
As you come to know him:
A spirit of wisdom & revelation
Eyes of your heart enlightened
May know the hope to which he has called you
The riches of the glorious inheritance you receive from him
The immeasurable greatness of his power (Christ raised from the dead, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion; all things under his feet)
For Reflection & Sharing:
How far would you like to see? What do you need to see?
How far would you like to go? What do you need to get there?
What does this phrase mean to you: a spirit of wisdom and revelation? What has been your experience with a spirit of wisdom and revelation? What difference does a spirit of wisdom and revelation make for our lives?
What gets in the way of receiving a spirit of wisdom and revelation?
What steps do you feel you need to take to be more open to the gift of a spirit of wisdom and revelation?
How can the spirit of wisdom and revelation transform your relationships?
Christ is head over all things for the church. How can we experience this more in the church? How is a spirit of wisdom and revelation important for experiencing Christ as head?