Eph 1:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : He asks that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened (Ephesians 1:18 ). Christians should want their understanding of God to grow clearer and deeper. Paul prays that they will truly know the hope of his calling —the great privileges and future God has promised to those He has called. This hope should motivate believers to be patient and diligent in their Christian lives. Paul also prays that they will know the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints . God gives a wonderful inheritance to His people, not just in heaven, but also through the grace and holiness He gives now. This inheritance is rich and glorious, and knowing more about it should fill believers with joy and desire for heaven.

‏ Ephesians 1:18

v. 18: He asks that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened (Ephesians 1:18 ^a). Christians should want their understanding of God to grow clearer and deeper. Paul prays that they will truly know the hope of his calling—the great privileges and future God has promised to those He has called. This hope should motivate believers to be patient and diligent in their Christian lives.

Paul also prays that they will know the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. God gives a wonderful inheritance to His people, not just in heaven, but also through the grace and holiness He gives now. This inheritance is rich and glorious, and knowing more about it should fill believers with joy and desire for heaven.