We are called in Ephesians to rid ourselves of our old self and old way of life and embrace our new born-again self created in righteousness and holiness. Today’s text gives us practical ways to imitate Christ. We are told to not lie, to not hold onto anger, to not steal from each other, to only use wholesome words, to avoid things like bitterness, slander, chaos, and malice and embrace kindness, compassion and forgiveness.

Often Christians will see it as hypocritical to “practice" godliness even though there are areas of their life that they are working on. It’s not wrong to work on the new man while crucifying our old nature. Actually, the believer will find that his victory is dependent on moving forward in the disciplines of the faith until it becomes natural to do what is right.

Christ Himself has ordained the leadership in the Body of Christ. Though we can see their humanity, we also receive them from the Lord as called and equipped. Leadership in the church is there to facilitate unity of faith, teaching and vision. Every believer who comes in alignment will be blessed.

Every gathering of believers must do everything they can to preserve the unity of their group. Unity is where the spirit dwells and unity is the environment where God releases blessing.

Paul’s second prayer in the book of Ephesians should be prayed by every believer. Once a child of God becomes unwavering in his faith in the love of Jesus for him, he will find that his roots will grow deep and his Christian foundation will become solid. Every believer should be praying and asking the Lord for a full understanding of the length and breadth, depth and height of the love of Christ for him or her.

The Apostle Paul never stopped being amazed that God would use him to reveal the mystery of Christ—that Jew and Gentile have all been reconciled to God through the blood of Jesus Christ. Paul never stopped considering himself the least of all the saints, yet never forgot that God qualified him to serve through His Son Jesus. This inspires us all to be inspired to serve the Lord through the faith and righteousness we have all received because of Jesus.

When the time had come for the birth of Jesus, angelic activity exploded into action on the earth. The ministry of angels marks the New Covenant Christ brought to all those who believe. Every believer needs to expand his understanding of the supernatural activity of angels in his or her life and to believe God for divine help and intervention.

One of the priorities of the cross is to tear down the dividing wall between Jew and Gentile. The Body of Christ needs to do everything it can to help repair 2000 years of separation and offense.

In Genesis we read that God mad man in His own image and saw that it was very good. In the New Birth, everyone can know that we are God’s workmanship and that His salvation in us is very good.

All believers should be praying this Scripture prayer over their life. We have eyes to be opened that are not our physical eyes but our spiritual eyes. God will help every willing believer to understand His wisdom and revelation if they open their hearts to pray this prayer.