Seattle, April 25, 2005.
50. KNEELING FOR A GOOD CAUSE. His reason was for the benefit of the body of Christ. He most certainly had a good cause, due to the nature of the plan of the Lord, in bowing before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is an imperative that we learn to approach the Father in the name of His Son, the Lord Jesus. Eph. 3:14 We are extended the right to use His name in approaching the Father with our petitions. His promise embraces the WHATSOEVER which is certainly all inclusive. Could it be that there are some prayers that are unanswered because they are misdirected? The instructions of the Lord Jesus are certainly very understandable. John 15:16 The fullness of His name, the Lord Jesus Christ, is also to be conferred upon His earthly and heavenly family. Eph. 3:15
SEEKING A HEAVENLY GRANT. This was not something that Paul was seeking for himself. Having a real love and burden for the church he prayed that they might receive the riches of His glory. Eph. 3:16 (Amplified Bible, from the rich treasures of His glory.) An in exhaustible supply of blessing and glory. All who will receive are made to be the beneficiary of the riches of His grace. This is the key to the riches of His glory. Through the precious blood of Jesus we are saved by His abundant grace. A grace that covers every sinner and all their sin, providing they confess their wickedness. Eph. 1:7 What a great and wonderful Lord we serve. It is the manifestation of His grace and glory that is seen in the promise that He will supply our every need. It must be noted that Paul did not say all that we might desire but very positively all our need. All supplied by His riches in glory. Phil. 4:19 There may not always be a surplus but there is a definite assurance of a constant and sufficient supply meeting our every need.