Shining Faith
July 6, 2025
Ephesians 1:15-23
I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus
and your love toward all the saints.
When you’re gone, what legacy will you leave behind? As Paul continues his letter to the Ephesians, he shifts from lofty theology to personal thanksgiving, having heard about their faith in the Lord Jesus and their love toward all the saints. These weren’t just private beliefs; they were lived in ways that stood out, even in a challenging place like Ephesus—a city steeped in idol worship, temple prostitution, economic power, and emperor worship. Being a Christian there meant standing apart from the surrounding culture. Paul prays that the blessings, hope, and sacrificial love of God he described earlier would become tangible in the lives of these believers, not just in thought, but in their daily lives. Faith is not merely abstract theology; it becomes visible when it shapes daily life, when what we believe about God is revealed in how we love and serve others.
