Sunday, January 11, 2026

In this message from Ephesians 1:15–23, we see how the apostle Paul prays for real spiritual growth for the church in Ephesus. Paul prays that believers would have their hearts opened to truly know Jesus—His hope, His power, and His authority. We are reminded that spiritual growth is not something we achieve through effort alone, but something God does in us through His Spirit as we trust Him. The same resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in every believer today, giving us strength to change and confidence to trust Him. And because Jesus reigns with all authority, we are invited to surrender control and rest in His loving leadership—both in our personal lives and in the church.