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As I mentioned in a previous post, I have chosen the word, gospel, to think about and meditate on in 2016.  Gospel in the Greek literally means, "good news." My best definition of gospel is the "life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ." I hope to have a deeper understanding of the word and definition at the end of 2016. Check out previous posts on this topic. To that end  keep alert with all perseverance, making  supplication for all the saints,   19  and  also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth  boldly to proclaim  the mystery of the gospel, (Ephesians 6:18-19) 3  I thank my God  in all my remembrance of you,   4  always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy,   5  because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. (Philippians 1:3-5)

As I mentioned in a previous post, I have chosen the word, gospel, to think about and meditate on in 2016.  Gospel in the Greek literally means, "good news."  My best definition of gospel is the "life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ." I hope to have a deeper understanding of the word and definition at the end of 2016. Check out previous posts on this topic. This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7  Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. (Ephesians 3:6-7) 14  Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15  and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. (Ephesians 6:14-15)

Here are more promises of God from the book of Ephesians compiled by Kenneth Boa: We have been blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ (1:3). God has chosen us in Christ before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight (1:4). It is by grace we have been saved through God’s gift of faith (2:8). We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (2:10). God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us (3:20). Our new identity in Christ was created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (4:24). We were once darkness, but now we are light in the Lord (5:8).

Head on over to 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting  today and read my post on power for parenting.  I hope it will be an encouragement to you.

We believe God is powerful. But how does this power affect us? Listen to these words from Scripture: I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know . . .his incomparably great power for us who believe. (Ephesians 1:18-19) I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. (Ephesians 3:16) Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. (Ephesians 3:20) Finally, be strong in The Lord and in his mighty power. (Ephesians 6:20) Are we going to believe these truths? Will we in the church begin to use the power that is available to us? May we be empowered by God today in amazing and unbelievable ways!