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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The Radical Revelation Revolution 9-10-25

The revolution is here, and it is radical. This revolution is upsetting the status quo. The traditions of men are coming down. Let God arise and his enemies be scattered. The old way of thinking (stinking thinking) must go to make way for the truth to come forth. God is love and he is making all things new and it begins first with us.

There is a drastic shift (revolution) occurring in the church today.

A revolution is a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system. Jesus brought us a new covenant and he said he fulfilled the old one.

A huge revelation I received years back came out of:

Gal 1

11 Beloved ones, let me repeat emphatically that the gospel entrusted to me was not given to me by any man. 12 No one taught me this revelation, for it was given to me directly by the unveiling of Jesus Christ.

Paul’s testimony here highlights the importance of receiving spiritual truth directly from God, rather than relying solely on human tradition or interpretation. This invites us to seek personal encounters and revelation, trusting that God desires to communicate His heart to each of us. In doing so, our faith becomes authentic and rooted in relationship, rather than in ritual or doctrine.

Revelation – (apokalypsis) it is where we get the Greek word a·poc·a·lypse. The dictionary definition says, the complete final destruction of the world, as described in the biblical book of Revelation. Now the Biblical definition says to be revealed or unveiling, making known that which is hidden, a disclosure of truth, instruction. We can now see where all the misinformation about how God is going to destroy things. The true title of the book of Revelation is the unveiling or the reveling of Christ, in us.

A revelation from God transfers us from the seen to the unseen, from the natural to the supernatural, from the temporal to the eternal, from human consciousness to Christ consciousness.

People are enslaved by the belief system they are in. So, the lesson here is don’t allow yourself to be bound to a specific belief system. Have an open heart and mind to the leading of Holy Spirit. Have no fear of being rejected because you don’t conform to a certain group and how they believed. Jesus was rejected for bucking the system.

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The Great Awakening - Awakened into the truth

What happens when our soul is awakened?

Spiritual awakening, signifying a heightened state of self-identity, a deeper understanding of life, and a conscious shift in perception and understanding.

The scriptures remind us, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” From 1 Thessalonians 4:6, “So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.”

To be sober can mean not drunk, but in this context, it means to be calm and collected in spirit and to be watchful (alert and diligent).

4 Things regarding Salvation—

1. Salvation is the restitution of man to his spiritual birthright;

It is the return to the original innocence and harmony intended for humanity—a restoration of the inner likeness to the Divine. Through salvation, one is invited to awaken dormant gifts: wisdom, compassion, clarity, and strength, once shadowed by separation but now reclaimed in the light of renewed understanding. This process is not abstract or distant; it is as immediate as the next breath, as tangible as the next act of kindness. It is the transformation of the heart that makes possible a vibrant, awakened life in the here and now.

2. regaining conscious possession of his God-given attributes. It comes as the result of redemption; the change from sin to righteousness.

Salvation, then, unfolds not as a distant promise but as a present reality, shaping each moment with grace and possibility. It invites us to break free from spiritual lethargy—to move beyond the mere forms and habits that lull the soul into forgetfulness. Every step, every choice, every gesture of compassion is a step deeper into the mystery of salvation—a journey from fragmentation to unity, from sleep to awareness, from separation to divine embrace.

3. Salvation comes to man as a free gift from God.

This divine gift is received not through striving or merit, but by accepting the grace that is always available—an unearned invitation to return to our true selves. As we embrace salvation’s present reality, we find that awakening is more than a stirring from slumber; it is a call to consciousness that reverberates through every fiber of our being. Each moment becomes a canvas for transformation, as the Spirit gently urges us to open our eyes to the radiance within and around us. In responding to this call, we are empowered to cast off limitations and old patterns, rising into the fullness of life intended for us.

4. It embodies a knowledge of God that frees one from all limitations and points the way by which mind and body may be lifted up to the spiritual place of consciousness.

This awakening is not an isolated event, but an ongoing process—a daily renewal.

To awaken, then, is to recognize the call to step out of mere routine and ritual and enter into a living, breathing relationship with the Yahweh. The awakening is not a moment of fear or judgment, but an invitation toward wholeness—an urging to live actively in the light of love, mercy, and truth

Remembering the Forgotten Reality – Is the reality of our true identity

What is the forgotten reality? We must first deal with the mystery of truth. Truth is truth. Truth has to be truth everywhere. Truths shouldn’t be different from religion to religion or doctrine to doctrine. Reality is the biggest ally of God. When you face reality, you will always meet God. Jesus is the way the truth and the life.

The word truth is found 235 times in the Bible. The Truth of God is reality: "the same yesterday and to-day, yea and for ever. Truth abides in fullness at the very core of man's being. We have the discerner of truth living inside.

On the Interplay of Truth, Existence, and the Divine

Truth is not the shifting sand of opinion, nor the fleeting shadow of doctrine. What is real, abides—unchanged—across cultures, creeds, and ages. In the tapestry of spiritual thought, reality stands as the unwavering testament to divine presence, not as a distant concept but as the nearest companion to God. To ask why reality is the biggest ally of God is to peer into the heart of mystery, where the boundaries between the seen and the unseen dissolve.

3Jo 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

What is the forgotten reality? It is the mystery of truth—unchanging, universal, and consistent across religions and doctrines. Truth must remain constant everywhere, for reality serves as the greatest ally of God. Whenever we encounter reality honestly, we inevitably encounter the presence of God.

Truth is, by definition, universal. It does not bend to accommodate the preferences of religion, or the interpretations of doctrine. Where truth reigns, reality is its field—unchanging, steadfast, and impartial. In every tradition seeking the divine, the invitation is not to abandon the world, but to see through it: to recognize the sacred pulse that animates all things. Reality, then, is not a veil, but a window; through it, the essence of God becomes tangible.

We are Living in a Time of Great Remembering

Remembering is to become aware of (something forgotten) again; bring back to one's consciousness; recall. It also means to put back together again. Like the thief on the cross who asked Jesus to remember him when Jesus comes into his kingdom. Put me back together, which means allow me to remember who I really am.

We are living our lives with spiritual amnesia. We are eternal beings. We couldn’t exist in this lower dimension knowing everything we have seen and experienced.

Remember – let’s break it down even further.

Re prefix - something is returning to a previous state or location.

Member - any of the parts of the body (as an arm, wing, or leg) that stick out from the body and are used mostly in moving and grasping. especially a leg or arm of a human being. 2.: a large branch of a tree. Jesus said he is the vine, and we are the branches.

Apostle Paul discusses the parts of the body in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. In this passage, he uses the analogy of the human body to illustrate the unity and diversity of the Church, emphasizing that each member, regardless of their perceived importance, has a vital role to play.
Psalm 22:27

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD,

And all the families of the nations will bow down and worship before You,

What are they remembering?

Two things. Who God really is and who we truly are. When this happens, we will be joined to him and each other.

Our Thoughts Can Make Us or Break Us

As a man thinks, so is he.

Where do our thoughts come from?

Thoughts are woven from the intricate tapestry of our experiences, perceptions, beliefs, and the influences we absorb from the world around us. They arise as the mind interprets inner and outer realities—a ceaseless current shaped by memory, emotion, and the quiet stirrings of conscience.

Thoughts refer to the things you are thinking. A shift in your thoughts means you think different things than you thought before.

We must ask ourselves what are we focusing on, because our focus shapes our thoughts and our thoughts can make us or break us. A steady diet of watching the news will distort our thinking about people. If we feed on the negative, our thoughts become more negative. Garbage in, garbage out.

By engaging consciously with this dynamic, we become architects of our own mental landscape. Each affirmation plants a seed of possibility, while each denial uproots an unhelpful pattern. The mind, endowed with the sovereign authority to choose, gradually learns to discern the quality of its thoughts. This practice, honed over time, transforms fleeting notions into lasting convictions, shaping the very foundation upon which character and destiny rest. Thus, the mastery of thought is not a passive occurrence but a deliberate act—one that calls forth the highest faculties of reason and intuition, guiding us steadily toward greater self-realization and inner harmony.

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