Monthly Devotionals

“Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible” (Eph.6: 23 - 24). The saints are blessed together (vs. 23-24). As the letter began with the...

“So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose. That you may know we are, and that he may encourage your hearts” (Eph. 6:...

“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak (Eph....

“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Eph. 6: 16-17). The armor already has the belt of truth,...

“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breast plate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace” (Eph. 6:14-15). The armor (panoplies) supplied by God consists of the...

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm” (Eph. 6:13). The Lord does not leave His people defenseless against the assaults of the evil one and evil doers. The Lord provides...

“Finally, be strong on the Lord and in the strength of His might” (Eph. 6: 10). The strength for the saint’s warfare comes from the Lord. (vs. 10). The armor is given by God (vs. 11). God prepares the saint to be able to “stand against the schemes of the devil” (vs....

“Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him” (Eph.6:9). It is far easier to bully a student than it is to be an encourager. Adult administrators,...

“Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with Him” (Eph. 6: 9). The Apostle Paul addresses the masters and slaves. 13 Earthly masters need to respect the...

“…as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of the Father from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man…” (Eph. 6: 6c -7) Modern day slavery is seen in the many migrant movements. Illegal immigrants, because they are not properly...

“Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ…” (Eph. 6: 5). Paul’s instructions for the master and workers complete the four foundational pillars for a healthy church and society: personal, marriage,...

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise). “that it may go well with you and that you may live long the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring...

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh” (Eph. 5: 31). The husband and wife are to leave their father and mother and form their own family. The parents and the church are to respect the autonomy...

“ Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her…” (Eph. 5: 25) Paul continues by saying that husbands are to love their wife. The husbands are to love as Christ loved the church (vs. 25a) The love of Christ toward the church was an...

“Wives, to your own husbands, as to the Lord” (Eph. 5: 22). The family is society’s most basic institution and a building block for a healthy church and society. Marriage is the foundation of the family. Without a stable marriage it is difficult to have a stable...

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil” (5: 15). Have you notices that it takes children about a year, and sometimes more, to learn to walk. Walking is mastered one small step at a time....

“Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true)” (5: 8c). The new man is called children of light. Light is defined as the triad of goodness, righteousness and truth, just like in 4:24. Light helps God’s child to...

“The wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them” (Ephesians 5: 6b, 7). Twentieth century Europe was the battle ground for two World Wars. Tens of millions of people died unnatural deaths. What was the view of man...

“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love as Christ loved us and give himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Eph. 5: 1- 2). Why is it that in public schools the students do not receive a Bible while in other public...

“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another” (4: 25). Lying is a common habit for people. Researchers say that we speak hundreds of ‘untruths’ each day. On this side of the grave,...

“to put off your old self (man, NKJV), which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self (man), created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and...

“Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do” (Eph. 4: 17 ESV) and put of your old man (NKJV) and put on the new man (22,24). The old man - new man distinction is the subject matter of Ephesians 4: 17 to 5: 21. Paul...

“(T)o equip the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up the body of Christ” (Eph. 4: 12). Back in the 19 th century, Joseph Lancaster from England, developed a school system where the Bible was the main textbook and the stronger students would mentor the...

“And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers” (Ephesians 4: 11). Leadership from prison is made famous by the mafia today who have smuggled the latest model of phones into prison and from their plan strategy and give orders....

“But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift” (Ephesians 4:7). Paul is in jail and yet he is participating in leading the church while he is shackled by human chains. Paul prays, writes letters, receives visitors and evangelizes...

“(O)ne Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all in in all” (Ephesians 4:6). Christians are united in one Body, one Spirit and one Hope. We will comment on more marks of unity such as one Lord, one faith, one baptism and...

“Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit- just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call” (Ephesians 4:3 – 4). God provides the Holy Spirit so we can be humble, holy and peacefully work...

"With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:2). Saints are to be humbled before the true God in the holiness of the Holy Spirit and not in our claims...

“(I) urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called” (Ephesians 4: 1b). The Holy Spirit equips the saints to fulfill their calling. The fruit of the Spirit is self-negating and God exalting. The apostle Paul calls on the Christians to...

“I Paul, the prisoner for the Lord” (Ephesians 4:1a) Paul identifies God’s purpose for his imprisonment. Paul was the apostle of the Lord for the Gentiles (3:1). He was a prisoner for the Lord (4:1). He did not choose this profession. He did not train to become an...