Daily Bible Reading and Prayer, KJV, May 10-Nov 9, 2018, Acts to Hebrews

May 17, Ephesians 3

Ephesians 3:1-21 KJV
[1] For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
[2] If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: [3] How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
[4] Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
[5] Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Some say we know even more than Paul now
[6] That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
We are all part of the body of Christ, whether we are Gentiles or Jews
[7] Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
[8] Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
We are so rich in Christ!!
[9] And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
If anyone says only God created the earth and not the Trinity, show them this verse.
[10] To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
[11] According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
[12] In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
[13] Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
[14] For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
[15] Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
[16] That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
[17] That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
[18] May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
[19] And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
[20] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, [21] Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Dear Lord, thank you so much for everything you have given us, thank you that salvation is for everyone, not just the Jews. Thank you that we have the whole Bible here now and know more about You than some of the apostles did, please help us share this knowledge of you with those who need it. Thank you for your love and for Christ's love. Please bless anyone reading this, and please keep my brother safe as he travels home from his job two hours away. Thank you that he is willing to work and that you gave him a job. Please be with all my friends, you know if any of them are struggling with anything, please show them your love, in Jesus's name, Amen.