Jan. 21 - New Year, New Way to Live: New Love | Emily Wright

Westlake Hills Presbyterian

In Ephesians 3, the author, the apostle Paul, writes a letter to a community of Christians in Ephesus. Unlike individual-focused letters, this addresses a group navigating their faith in a culture challenging traditional norms. The passage, Ephesians 3:14-21, presents Paul's prayer for the community, emphasizing strength through the Spirit, being rooted in love, and experiencing the fullness of God. Drawing on the metaphor of building projects in Ephesus, Paul connects their daily lives to their faith, stressing the importance of a strong foundation in the church. The prayer reflects Paul's understanding of the audience's context and encourages them to be rooted well, like plants thriving in rocky soil, by making space for the roots of love to grow. The overarching message is the significance of Christian community, emphasizing relationships and mutual support as the foundation for a fulfilled and abundant life in Christ.