Ephesians 3:19 (NIV) and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
“Some time ago I was told that a neighbor had spoken negatively about me. I became furious and immediately went to confront, even to fight, that person. As I was dashing off, a scripture I had read came to my mind: ‘Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord’ (Heb. 12:14, NRSV). This scripture stopped me in my tracks, and I turned back from what I wanted to do; I went back home immediately. I had decided to obey that word from God and not to fight. I had heard God’s call to be at peace with everyone.” [Fisayo Peters (Lagos, Nigeria) The Upper Room, Daily Devotional, 7.27.18]
In this last verse of this section of Paul’s prayer for the church, he taps into the love that surpasses knowledge. From the wonderful testimony above, Fisayo Peters got to experience something greater than his own passion. What you do think that made the difference? How did this love surpass knowledge for Fisayo? Then, how will you pray for the next time you are faced with anger?
Prayer: Let’s ask for the filling of the Spirit, each day with more so that we can live in the fullness of God. “LORD Jesus may your fullness increase in my life with your love that surpasses all knowledge. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
MK