Ephesians 3:13-21
This further prayer of the apostle is addressed to the "Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (v. 14: cf. Ephesians 1:16-17). May He "that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think" (v. 20) grant the same to each one of us. May He give us to understand something of His glory, utterly unsearchable and eternal. But however marvellous and infinite may be the distant perspectives of this glory, it is not just these which fix and hold our affections. That is why the apostle adds without any break: "and to know the love of Christ . . ." Suppose I am suddenly transported to the court of a sovereign. No doubt I should be dazzled by the scene and like a fish out of water. But if I find my best friend there, and he is the most important person there, immediately I shall feel happy and at ease. It is like this in the glory; it is the glory of the Lord Jesus whom we love.
Let us, with the apostle, ask that His Spirit may strengthen our "inner man". If Christ dwells in us (v. 17), it is nothing less than "all the fulness of God" which will fill us (v. 19; Colossians 2:9-10), and with it power, love, faith and understanding. Dear friends, the Father has made a place for us in His house (ch. 1, 2). Have we made a place for the Lord Jesus in our hearts?