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바울의 첫 번째 기도입니다. 바울은 하나님의 충만한 계획이 에베소 성도들에게 실현된 것에 감사하며, 그 계획이 지속적으로 교회 안에서 또 교회를 통해서 이루어지기를 간구합니다.

[ 에베소서 1:15 - 1:23 ] (찬송366장)

바울의 기도 

15이로 말미암아 주 예수 안에서 너희 믿음과 모든 성도를 향한 사랑을 나도 듣고 16내가 기도할 때에 기억하며 너희로 말미암아 감사하기를 그치지 아니하고 17우리 주 예수 그리스도의 하나님, 영광의 아버지께서 지혜와 계시의 영을 너희에게 주사 하나님을 알게 하시고 18너희 마음의 눈을 밝히사 그의 부르심의 소망이 무엇이며 성도 안에서 그 기업의 영광의 풍성함이 무엇이며 19그의 힘의 위력으로 역사하심을 따라 믿는 우리에게 베푸신 능력의 지극히 크심이 어떠한 것을 너희로 알게 하시기를 구하노라

 만물의 머리, 만물의 충만 

 20그의 능력이 그리스도 안에서 역사하사 죽은 자들 가운데서 다시 살리시고 하늘에서 자기의 오른편에 앉히사 21모든 통치와 권세와 능력과 주권과 이 세상뿐 아니라 오는 세상에 일컫는 모든 이름 위에 뛰어나게 하시고 22또 만물을 그의 발 아래에 복종하게 하시고 그를 만물 위에 교회의 머리로 삼으셨느니라 23교회는 그의 몸이니 만물 안에서 만물을 충만하게 하시는 이의 충만함이니라

[ Ephesians 1:15 - 1:23 ]

15For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints,16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church,23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. 

Who is God like?

Thinking & Understanding

In his letter, Paul prays for God to give believers the ‘Spirit of wisdom and of revelation’ so that the ‘eyes of their hearts’ may be enlightened.  He prays that believers will be able to realize the greatness of God’s ability. By this, he is referring to God’s mighty ability to resurrect Jesus Christ from the dead and give him authority over all creation. All forces, both visible and invisible, are under the dominion of Christ. The church is Christ’s body and the starting point of Christ’s fulfilment of all creation. The church is the first manifestation of the salvation of God, who unites all creation (vv. 15-23).  

Who is God?

Vv. 19-21 God is mighty enough to defeat death and fill all things with the life of resurrection. His power accomplishes great works in those who believe. What forces of the world keep pushing you down? Let’s not surrender to the wicked forces of the world but resist by trusting in God who lends us his ability. 

What lesson is God teaching me?

Vv. 17-19 We must keep the eyes of our hearts open and realize the abundance and value of God’s inheritance. When we think upon the work of redemption that started at the beginning of creation, we realize how precious we are and that our daily lives, even though it may all feel meaningless at times, are actually opportunities for the fulfilment of God’s plan. Let’s reflect on ourselves to see if we are not seeking vain glory by failing to recognize and enjoy the glory of the gospel.  

Prayer

Lord, open the eyes of my heart so that I may know the glory of your calling and rely on your ability.