He [Jesus] came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. (Eph 2:17)
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Whether we have been foolish or whether we are wearing the full armor of God, we are at home only with Jesus. Come home. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. (Eph 2:18)
Does backsliding bar the way? The Father runs to meet the prodigal who returns! Do days of well-doing grant us access? A thousand times no. How shall we boast? Through Jesus we have access in one Spirit.
So then... you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God (Eph 2:19) as we grow we set our heart more and more... at home with Jesus. Let's pray.
Lord Jesus, thank you for being the way. Help me to grow in you, to remain at home before you, to rest in you.
Thank you for giving us ability to repent- to change the way we have been thinking. Help us turn to you when we fall. When we walk in freedom it is with you. Amen.
Today's very great and precious promise
in him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. (Eph 2:22)
We have God's Word on it.
