"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her," - Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:25 speaks directly to the heart of a husband’s role within marriage, setting a standard that can only be measured against the greatest love of all: the love Christ has for His church. When Paul writes, “Husbands, …
Biblical Thanksgiving: Acknowledging the Source of Every Blessing
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – (Eph. 5:20) Ephesians 5:20 calls us as Christians to a life marked by continuous thanksgiving. In today’s world, gratitude has become a popular practice, with secular movements encouraging people to keep gratitude journals or express thanks …
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Unpacking the Gifts of Grace and Peace
"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." – Ephesians 1:2. In his opening greeting, Paul offers two wonderful gifts from God our Father, grace and peace. It may initially appear as customary behavior, a regular salutation, an expected greeting and verbal gift of hospitality. So often, we hurry …
Understanding Your Identity as a Saint in Christ
To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: - (Eph. 1:1b) When we hear the term “saint,” we often think of those who have lived extraordinary lives of holiness, far removed from daily struggles and failures. The word carries a weight that feels almost impossible, and rightly so, who would dare …
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The Tragic State of Asōtia and the Power of Prayer
The heartbreaking reality of asōtia is how it manifests in the lives of those we love, many of whom are trapped in cycles of destruction. We have all witnessed the devastation of addiction, whether in a family member, friend, or spouse. Watching someone you care for deeply slip further away into the darkness of excess is one of the most painful experiences imaginable. There is an inherent powerlessness that accompanies our attempts to rescue them from themselves.
Redeeming Time
“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” – Eph. 5:16 Ephesians 5:16 is a convicting verse, urging us as believers to live with intentionality and wisdom in a world marked by evil and moral decay. The apostle Paul, in writing this epistle, sought to equip the Ephesian church with a …
Shorelight Devotionals 