What a Great Pairing!!!

Ephesians 1:18-21
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you and the glorious wealth that God's people will inherit.

 

What's your favorite pairing? It is a cheeseburger and fries? Maybe it was Bogey and Bacall? For me it's always been milk and anything.

For sure we know that one is just not as good as the two together, and that's what makes this verse so AWESOME!

The hope to which He has called us, once our eyes are open to it, will encourage us deeply. But paired together with the glorious wealth that we will inherit makes this verse a tour de force--something that nothing else can compare to. Not your bank account, your cute spouse, your dream job, your pet monkey, or your best friend in the whole wide world!

When we break this down literal word for literal word it means that there is an infinitude of wealth.

Now ask yourselves this question, "How long can I enjoy my possessions on earth?" Realistically speaking, and even with advancements in science, I think the majority of us will make it well into our 80s and beyond. But sooner or later, BAM! we are all taking a ride on the glory train. So the infinitude of wealth that this verse refers to is eternal life.

When this life gets you down, think about the magnificence of heaven.

When somebody gets on your last nerve, think about the inexhaustible riches that await.

When every dream you ever dreamed for someone is dashed, remember that in heaven everyone will be a perfect version of themselves.

I am not suggesting that we check out early and resign our lives to a dreary existence. What I am saying is that even when life is less than great, we can always hang on to the hope and the glorious glory that awaits. In fact, when we shift our focus to everything that's wrong to everything good that's coming our way it transforms us. We become happy happy happy.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, Thank You for the infinitude of wealth that we will enjoy one day. How rich and glorious. We are even more grateful that we don't have to wait to start benefiting from all Your blessings. Right here right now send your peace and help to me and every single person I love--especially (Fill in the blank.) In Jesus' name, AMEN~