We have become his poetry – a study into Ephesians 2

We are going to break down Eph 2 today. It is a very powerful chapter in the Bible.

Eph 2 will show us not only how much we are loved but it will show us some key truths about who God is to us and some things about us.

Eph 2

10 We have become his poetry, a re-created people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us, for we are joined to Jesus, the Anointed One. Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny and the good works we would do to fulfill it! Passion

Poetry - the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm. Something that arouses strong emotions because of its beauty.

Just as a poet carefully crafts each line, God has uniquely designed every aspect of our lives with intention and purpose. Our journey is a reflection of His creativity and love, woven together to demonstrate His grace in us. Embracing this truth inspires us to walk boldly into the future He has prepared, knowing we are an essential part of His masterpiece.

Eph 2:10

For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. NLT

The KJ says that we are his workmanship.

This profound understanding invites us to live with gratitude and humility, recognizing that our lives are not defined by our achievements, but by the grace that has been freely given. As we reflect on the artistry of God’s work in us, let us encourage one another to pursue the good works He has prepared, trusting that His love will continue to shape and guide our paths.

The Battle of the Wills – finding peace in the world where there is no peace

Why does it seem that there is a battle going on to find peace. Peace is a scarce commodity in the world we are living in today.

"Our will" most commonly refers to the human faculty of choice, intention, or determination.

There is a battle happening in our mind when we are faced with trials and issues that need to be acted upon. The personal will is selfish, thinking only of self until it opens up to the will of God.

Jesus said, I am the way. His way is much better than our way, but we tend to think our way is better. We will prove to you that his way is the only way to live.

Gal 5

17 When your self-life craves the things that offend the Holy Spirit you hinder him from living free within you! And the Holy Spirit’s intense cravings hinder your self-life from dominating you! So then, the two incompatible and conflicting forces within you are your self-life of the flesh and the new creation life of the Spirit.

18 But when you yield to the life of the Spirit, you will no longer be living under the law but soaring above it!

It’s time to soar church! The higher we go, the less we have to deal with the emotions below.
Embracing God’s will is not a one-time event, but a continual practice of aligning our choices with divine purpose, cultivating resilience and hope even in challenging moments.
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Heart/mind coherence – focus on what is important in life

Probably one of the most important things we can say is don’t allow life to get in the way of what God wants to teach you and transform you into. Focus on the eternal, not what’s temporary. Why let worry and stress control our lives? 100 years from now.

Phl 4:6

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.

Heart/mind coherence (forming a unified whole) is something very important to focus on. It refers to the harmonious alignment (connection) between what we feel in our hearts and what we think in our minds. When our inner beliefs and emotions are synchronized, we become more receptive to spiritual insight, revelation and transformation. This inner unity enables us to experience God’s presence more fully, allowing His truth to shape both our understanding and our actions.
Luke 8:18

18 So pay careful attention to your hearts as you listen to my teaching, for to those who have open hearts, even more revelation will be given to them until it overflows. And for those who do not listen with open hearts, what little light they imagine themselves to have will be taken away.”
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