“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe” (Eph 1:18-19).
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he encourages believers to experience three important things in their spiritual lives that he experienced personally. As a good mentor, he desires those he is leading to follow his example.
First, to have the eyes of your heart enlightened in order to know the hope to which He has called you. God has called each of us to a future and a hope. (Jerm 29:11) Many of us don’t ever realize the dreams we envision.
Second, God wants you to know there is an inheritance for each believer in Jesus Christ. There are riches to be had – not financial riches – but spiritual riches that are laid up for every saint. As you are faithful to His calling in your life, there will be a reward for your faithfulness.
Third, God wants you to tap into the power that is available to every believer. Paul often tells believers not to look at his persuasive words, but the power of God in his life. He wants you to know this same power is available to you. After all, Jesus said we would do even greater works than He did after He sent the Holy Spirit to us.
I pray that God reveals the hope that exists in you, be encouraged that there is an inheritance waiting you, and know that you have that power in you just waiting to be released by the excersing of your faith.
