God through the Holy Spirit has gifted each one of us so that as we use our gift it builds up the body. The gifts that we have are not for self-glorification but they are for edification of God's children.

Ephesians chapter 4 the apostle Paul speaks of the oneness that we have in Christ Jesus. We are individuals and yet there is one body and we are expected to function as one building up one another and encouraging each other in faith.

Paul in writing to the Ephesians was giving to them words of hope encouragement and victory. His message was that he desired that they become so saturated with the presence of God within their lives that his presence would ooze out of you and on to those around you.

Paul, even though he was a prisoner of the Roman cohort, saw himself as a prisoner for Christ. He did not moan, he did not groan, he did not complain, about his situation. What about you? When you find yourself in an adverse situation do you have a tendency to complain? Or do you turn things over to the Lord?

The body of Christ is meant to work in agreement with one another it makes no difference as to our our place of birth whether we are Jew or gentile What makes the difference is Christ who is our cornerstone who makes us one.

The good news that we find in Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1 through 10 is that through Jesus Christ we have been made alive. The lives that we once lived we no longer live and the life that we never thought possible is the life that we now live.

We may be uncomfortable with the thought but God refers to his people as saints.

God has intended for you to live a purpose-driven life.

The apostle Paul in writing to the Ephesians states that he is a special agent sent with a message. The message that Paul brings is the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

John is writing his letter to believers that we might have confidence in faith and assurance that we will be more than overcomers