Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 3:19-21.
May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
In this passage Paul prays for the spiritual growth of his congregation. He wants us to feel Christ’s love for us “though it is too great to understand fully.” Just because we don’t know everything about it doesn’t mean we aren’t blessed by it. Sometimes our desire to “know” is a desire to control. Paul tells us to let God work in us and through us, not worrying if we know everything about how it works.
God sent His love to us in human form through Jesus. He wanted us to know that love in person, to experience it and live it, not just “know” about it. We miss the full blessing when we turn it into an academic exercise rather than a relationship.
God has given us His word and His presence from the very beginning. When Jesus came to be with us, that love took human form that we might not just hear the teaching, but see it through His actions. We are called to share His lessons and His love, that all may be made whole through Him.
Gracious God, You sent Your love to us in Your son, Jesus Christ. Help us to share that love with all Your children everywhere. Amen.
