Dimensions of the Heart
February 27, 2025
Ephesians 3:17-20 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge, that you might be filled with all the fullness of God.
In this epistle to the Ephesians, Paul encourages us to know the extent of the Messiah's love. He goes to his knees to pray to the Father of our Lord Jesus, from whom every family in heaven and on earth receives its name, to pray He would give us, according to His glorious riches, strength in our inner being and power through His Spirit. (Ephesians 3:14-16)
Believer, you should not be discouraged and faint upon your tribulations. We are given strength from the Spirit of God in our hearts and souls and the strength of faith to serve God and do His will. If this is written in our hearts and God's love is shed abroad (Romans 5:5), then Jesus dwells there. Where His Spirit dwells, there He dwells. How desirable to have this sense of the love of God fixed in our souls!
Dimensions
The breadth of the love of God shows its extent to all nations and ranks. It is the comfort of His loving embrace that surrounds you with compassion.
The length that it continues from everlasting to everlasting is courage, hope, and strength.
The depth is saving those who are sunk into sin and misery; This love penetrates the soul and awakens me to the beauty of His creation.
The height raises them to heavenly happiness and glory and exceeds all our expectations.
Open your heart to these dimensions of the Holy Spirit. Is His power active in your life?
James 4:2 You have not because you ask not.
Pray for strength for your inner man, a new depth of love, spiritual perception, and spiritual fullness. Be filled with this fullness of God and be satisfied.