<p>The Apostle Paul writes this letter</p><p>while he is a prisoner in a Roman jail.</p><p>Ephesus was a city filled with idols</p><p>and worldly influences,</p><p>yet there were believers</p><p>who held firmly to the gospel.</p><p>Paul does not complain about his situation.</p><p>Instead, he remembers the believers</p><p>with thanksgiving and prayer.</p><p>The Bible presents this imprisoned Paul</p><p>as a precious servant of God,</p><p>and the believers</p><p>as treasures in God’s sight.</p><p>This passage reminds us</p><p>how valuable elderly believers are</p><p>before God.</p><p> </p><p>Point 1</p><p>Saints Remembered for Faith and Love (vv. 15–16)</p><p>Paul thanks God</p><p>for the faith and love of the believers.</p><p>What God values most</p><p>is not wealth or ability,</p><p>but faith and love.</p><p>Even in old age,</p><p>a life that has kept faith</p><p>and lived in love</p><p>is precious to God.</p><p>Quiet faithfulness,</p><p>steadfast worship,</p><p>and silent prayer</p><p>are heavenly treasures.</p><p> </p><p>Point 2</p><p>A Prayer to Know God More Deeply (v. 17)</p><p>Paul prays</p><p>that God would give</p><p>the Spirit of wisdom and revelation</p><p>to know Him better.</p><p>Knowing God</p><p>is greater than all worldly knowledge.</p><p>As we grow older,</p><p>God allows us</p><p>to know Him more deeply</p><p>through His Word.</p><p>To know God</p><p>is the greatest blessing of life.</p><p> </p><p>Point 3</p><p>Hope and Power That Sustain the Saints (vv. 18–19)</p><p>God calls His people</p><p>with a sure and living hope.</p><p>Our life does not end here;</p><p>it continues into eternity.</p><p>The same power</p><p>that raised Jesus from the dead</p><p>is at work in believers today.</p><p>As our bodies grow weaker,</p><p>we depend more fully</p><p>on God’s power and grace.</p><p> </p><p>Dear brothers and sisters,</p><p>you are not measured</p><p>by the standards of this world.</p><p>In God’s sight,</p><p>you are precious saints</p><p>who have walked by faith.</p><p>Your life of faith</p><p>is a testimony of grace.</p><p>May you continue</p><p>to know God more deeply,</p><p>hold fast to hope,</p><p>and walk in His power</p><p>until the end.</p><p> </p><p>Prayer</p><p>Heavenly Father,</p><p>we thank You</p><p>for leading us in faith</p><p>to this day.</p><p>Help us to know</p><p>how precious we are in Your sight.</p><p>Grant us deeper knowledge of You,</p><p>a firm hope in heaven,</p><p>and strength through Your power</p><p>to live each day in peace.</p><p>We pray in the name</p><p>of Jesus Christ.</p><p>Amen. (Youngnak Church of Hawaii Rev. Chung Woong Kim. 02/08/2026)</p><p> </p>
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