Wisdom & Revelation


Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia. Ephesus was also an important center for Early Christianity from the AD 50s. From AD 52–54, the apostle Paul lived in Ephesus, working with the congregation and organizing his missionary activities.
In today’s reading, Paul records a prayer in his letter to the Ephesians. At the heart of this prayer is his request 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”.
St. Paul wants the recipients of his letter to come to know God, just like any parish priest or pastor would want his parishioners to know God. - I want my parishioners to come to know God and if I think in earthly ways, then I would focus only on providing the best information on God.
St. Paul, however, teaches us that knowing God is actually a divine gift. God reveals Himself to us mankind. The Creation of the universe, the Incarnation of Christ and His salvation, the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church are some of the concrete examples of how God reveals Himself to us. Yet to fully understand God’s revelation we need wisdom, the gift of the Holy Spirit that opens the eyes of our hearts to know God.
Holy Spirit, help us to be open to your inspiration, even if it takes us to new and unfamiliar places.
Yours,
Fr. Nareg

Read the Word of God. Today's readings are: Ephesians 1:15-2:3; Luke 8:22-25

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  1. God is goodNovember 6, 2019 at 3:00 PM

    Amen. We not only would be inspired, but changed and conformed to the image of Christ through this very spirit.

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