Ephesians 3:1-5 – “Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children ² and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God. ³ But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints. ⁴ Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting—all of which are out of character—but rather thanksgiving. ⁵ For you can be confident of this one thing: that no person who is immoral, impure, or greedy (such a person is an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.”

We are in the Last of the Last Days.  I can say that because of what I see and sense, and because of biblical prophecy, and because of the timeline from Jesus until now.  Out of the mouth of two or three witnesses, let every word be established.  Things change, but God remains constant.

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word of God today, the thought of “our condition” filled my thoughts.  I often wonder how deceived we are. What do I mean?  Not about the truth of Jesus.  Not about a literal heaven and hell. I’m talking about “deception of condition.”

We justify our condition and that of others because we cannot bring ourselves to acknowledge the possibility that our condition is unacceptable to God.  After all, we profess Christ, go to church, and see ourselves as relatively good people.

Ephesians should be a frequent stop in our pursuit to know God.  Ephesians 5 is incredibly revealing.   I suggest a thorough study of verses 3-5.  Some live lives contrary to God’s Word and use language, manifest attitudes, practice things we know God abhors, and yet still believe we are spiritually okay. Are we?

Ephesians 5:17-21 should be required reading almost daily.  Not just reading but implementing the directives.  Are we saturated with the Holy Spirit, or are we filled with ourselves? What are we saturated with?

How do we become saturated with the Spirit of God?  How do we become so full of Jesus that He is seen in everything we say and do?  I recommend reading verses 19-21. I urge everyone to read Ephesians 4 and meditate on it.

Father, I give myself to You.  All of me.  I make no excuses, gloss over no sin, and confess my failures and my desire to be pure.  I choose to be obedient in Everything!  Purge me!  I know that may be painful and embarrassing, but You are more important than my pride or comfort.  Thank you. Amen.

May this prayer become your prayer!