The Abba of Glory

This morning my friend encouraged me with Ephesians 1:15 - 23.
I couldn't help but share the Message Version with you all.
I love that the Word of the Lord is so alive and active, seasoned and anointed.....and to think it's thousands of years old!

That's why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldn't stop thanking God for you - every time I prayed, I'd think of you and give thanks.  But I do more than thank.  I ask - I ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory - to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him - endless energy, boundless strength!
All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule.  And not just for the time being, but forever.  He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything.  At the center of all this, Christ rules the church.  The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church.  The church is Christ's body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.
Be encouraged with these verses.
Let your lights shine!  Continue to follow and let Him reveal His heart to you.
He will instruct you and teach in the way you should go, as well as counsel and watch over you.
Let His will be done for you.