Revelation + Imagination — Eyes To See All the King Has For Me - Louie Giglio

Main message: Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1 is an invitation to ask God for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so we can truly see and know Christ — because revelation, not mere information, transforms our life. The preacher challenges the congregation to pray that prayer regularly so the eyes of their hearts are enlightened to the hope, inheritance, and power they have in Christ through the church.

Key points:

• Paul continually prays (Eph. 1:15–23) for believers to receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation so they may know Christ better.
• Information informs; revelation transforms — illustrated by the centurion at the crucifixion and the Mount Rainier map story.
• When the eyes of the heart are enlightened you see three realities: the hope to which you’re called, the riches of God’s glorious inheritance (including the saints), and God’s incomparably great power for believers.
• The power described is the same mighty strength that raised Christ and placed him above every rule and authority, and it is available in the context of the church.
• Practical invitation: adopt and pray Paul’s prayer daily (personalized) for the remainder of the year to awaken imagination, confidence, and Kingdom-level living.

Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 1, Matthew 27, Revelation 2, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Galatians 5:13, Colossians 3:15, 1 Corinthians 7:15, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Timothy 6:12, 1 Peter 5:10