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Bible New International Version,  followed by Spiritual Insights.

Ephesians 3:10-21

10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Spiritual Insights

• God Fills Us Full as We Are 17 "being rooted and established in love" Full knowledge of God's vast love is imparted to us by God's Spirit. 16 "Strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being" 18 "to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ".We who are born of God's Spirit possess knowledge surpassing that of those born only of the flesh. 19 "to know this love that surpasses knowledge".As we are rooted and established in Love, God fills us with Himself. 17 "so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith" 19 "that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God".
  
  
• God Strengthens Us with the Power of His Spirit. Our heavenly Father takes supernatural strength from His vast and glorious riches and empowers us to live with the faith and Spirit of Jesus. vs. 16-17 
  
  
• God's Purpose is to Live Out His Wisdom through Us, making His wisdom known to rulers and authorities of spiritual kingdoms. Our Creator accomplished this purpose in Jesus and now accomplishes this same purpose in us! vs. 10-11
  
  

"The Word of God is Living and Active", as we, "Combine it with Faith!" God's words become blessings to ourselves, our neighbors, and to God, as we exercise our faith, believing that God's love is faithful and true! ~ Hebrews 4:12, 2