THE FULLNESS OF GOD

EPH. 3:14-21

Having taken up the cross to follow Christ, believers` ultimate goal is to grow and have all that God has provided for them, striving daily daily to be what He wants them to be. The Scripture talks about growing ..."unto a perfect man, unto the message of the stature of the fulness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13). To settle for anything less is to live a life of mediocrity, defeat or unfruitfulness.

Pauls prayer for the Ephesian church can be described as profound, spiritual and inspired. It can be summed up in the word fullness. First, he asked that they would be strengthened with might by Gods spirit in the inner man. Secondly, that Christ would dwell in their hearts by faith, in all his grace and glory.

Thirdly, that the believers would be rooted and grounded in love. Fourth, that they have understanding and knowledge to comprehend the depth of the mysteries of Christ

Fifthly, that they would know the depth of Christ`s love. As if the list is endless, he ended by praying that they would "be filled with all the fulness of God". (Ephesians 3:19)

Pauls prayer-points should also be the earnest desire of every Spirit-filled, serious and saintly believer. Christs fulness begins from salvation to sanctification and Holy Spirit baptism.

To partake, we must ensure we abide in Christ. A branch that is served from the vine cannot grow talk less of bearing fruit (John 15:1-7). This is why fellowship with the children of God must be taken with all seriousness. As we attend all the meetings - Sunday worship, Bible Study etc. - we shall "grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ".

We must also not neglect prayer, quiet time and regular meditation on the word of God.

Our God is able to do much more than we ask or desire of Him. He has power to work to an extent we cannot express, more than all that we can conceive in our prayers. As we seek His face in faith daily, He will lift us up to the level beyond our expectation and imagination.