Eyes of our hearts

Ephesians 1:15-23, “I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 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 age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.”

Open the eyes of our hearts that we may come to know you thoroughly and completely Lord Jesus. Michael W. Smith, the contemporary Christian singer and writer, wrote and sang these words:

“Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You

I want to see You

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You

I want to see You

To see You high and lifted up

Shinin' in the light of Your glory

Pour out Your power and love

As we sing holy, holy, holy”

Words simply stated lifted from Paul’s own imploring of the churches of Ephesus to have the eyes of their own hearts opened to the glory, love and honor of God through Jesus Christ. At the Resurrection God spoke loudly and clearly for everyone to hear and to accept His love.

Prayer: Heavenly Father You acted in a powerful, dramatic and transforming Way to redeem us. Forgive us please where we have failed to see what You did and are doing. Turn our hearts back to You. In Jesus Name we pray. AMEN.