By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2000 |
Dr. Barber points out the role of the Holy Spirit in strengthening the Christian for whatever life brings. He also reminds believers of the treasures they already possess in Jesus. |
A Prayer for Fullness - Part 2
Turn to Ephesians chapter 3. We have been studying the doctrine of Ephesians and now it is time to see how it applies in our life. Paul is praying in the last part of chapter 3. There are a lot of people who don’t even know what is theirs in Christ, much less have tapped into it. Paul prays for these Ephesian believers. He prays that they would experience the fullness of God in their lives. Let’s read the prayer in verses 14-21 and get a glimpse of where we are headed:- For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.

Dr. Wayne Barber
Wayne Barber, born in Roanoke, VA in 1943, was raised by his parents who instilled in him the values of faith and family. After completing his education at Mars Hill College and seminaries in Kentucky, Wayne discovered his personal relationship with God and his calling to ministry. He later received honorary doctorates from seminaries in Florida and Georgia. Wayne married Diana in 1969 and together they raised their two children, Stephanie and Steven, while serving in various churches in the southern United States, including Tennessee and New Mexico. Throughout his life, Wayne dedicated himself to ministry and teaching, serving as a pastor at Woodland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga and Hoffmantown Church in Albuquerque. He also co-taught at Precept Ministries, co-hosted national radio and TV programs, and authored several books focused on living in God's grace. Wayne's profound love for Jesus was evident in his passion for scripture and people, with his life motto reflecting his deep faith. Unfortunately, in 2016, Wayne faced health challenges and passed away while at a training center, leaving behind a legacy of faith and a belief that to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
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