Introduction: Wisdom, Revelation, and Enlightenment—What Paul Prayed For
If you’ve ever read Ephesians 1:17-19, you’ll notice Paul isn’t just offering nice words—he’s praying for something powerful for every believer. In simple terms, Paul asks God to give us “the Spirit of wisdom and revelation” so we can know Him better, to open the eyes of our hearts so we understand the incredible hope and riches God has for us, and to grasp the greatness of His power at work in us. Imagine having insider knowledge and clarity about God’s plans for your life and the world around you—that’s what Paul is praying we all receive! This isn’t just for a select few, but for everyone who believes.
God’s Acceleration: His Purposes Are Speeding Up—And It’s for All of Us
Have you ever noticed how quickly things are changing in the world? It seems like everything is moving faster—technology, culture, even the pace of life. Spiritually, God’s purposes are also accelerating. He’s not slowing down; in fact, He’s moving more powerfully than ever before. The exciting part is that this acceleration isn’t limited to Paul or church leaders—it’s available to all of us. God is inviting every believer to be part of what He’s doing right now, no matter your age or background.
Understanding God’s Will: The Gift of Wisdom and Revelation
Why does Paul pray for wisdom and revelation? Because knowing God’s will changes everything. Wisdom isn’t just about being smart—it’s about seeing life from God’s perspective. Revelation means God helps you understand things you couldn’t figure out on your own. When we pray for these gifts, God shows us His big-picture plan, and we become equipped to walk in step with Him. You don’t have to wander through life confused—God wants to reveal His purposes to you!
Times, Seasons, and Epochs: Living in God’s Kairos Moments
The Bible speaks about “times and seasons” (Acts 1:7), highlighting special opportunities known as “kairos” moments. Kairos represents the right and appointed time for the church to repent and realign itself with God’s plan and purposes. Unlike ordinary time, kairos signals a divine window when God initiates something extraordinary. Throughout history, God has moved in waves and seasons, and many now sense we are entering a period of rapid change. These transformational moments aren’t just reserved for biblical figures—they are available to us today. God invites us to recognize His movement and respond with faith, stepping boldly into these opportunities.
God’s Plan Amid Chaos: Unshaken in a Shaking World
Let’s be honest—the world feels pretty chaotic. Wars, economic uncertainty, rapid change, and confusion swirl around us. But none of this surprises God. His plans haven’t slowed down or been derailed. In fact, the Bible says God often works through times of shaking to refine His people (Hebrews 12:26-27). While everything around us is being shaken, God’s kingdom stands firm. He’s using these challenging times to wake up His Church and prepare us for what’s coming next.
Refining the Church: Shaking, Pruning, and Preparing a Holy Bride
Why all this shaking and refining? God is preparing His people—the Church—to be a “holy bride” for Jesus (Ephesians 5:25-27). Just like a gardener prunes a plant to help it grow stronger, God is cutting away things in our lives that hold us back. He’s calling us to purity, holiness, and deeper devotion. This preparation isn’t always comfortable, but it’s necessary for us to reflect God’s glory and be ready for the new things He’s about to do.
Call to Revival: Raising Up Spiritual Leaders and Teaching Holiness
In times like these, we need spiritual leaders who aren’t just popular or talented, but who walk in holiness and seek God’s heart. Revival—a fresh outpouring of God’s presence and power—often starts when God’s people get desperate for Him. It’s time for pastors, teachers, parents, and everyday believers to encourage one another to pursue holiness and pray for true revival. God wants to pour out His Spirit (Joel 2:28), but He looks for people who are ready and willing to respond.
Conclusion: Pray for Revival, Seek God’s Glory, Be Ready for New Things
The message of Ephesians 1:17-19 is as relevant today as ever: pray for wisdom and revelation, ask God to open your eyes, and step boldly into His plans. Don’t be discouraged by the chaos around you—God is on the move! Let’s pray for revival in our hearts, our churches, and our nation. Let’s commit to being a people prepared for God’s glory, ready for His kairos moments, and excited for the new things He’s doing. As Paul prayed, may “the eyes of your heart be enlightened” to see the hope, riches, and power God has for you today.
· Scriptures to Encourage You:
· Ephesians 1:17-19 – Paul’s prayer for wisdom and revelation
· Acts 1:7 – God’s times and seasons
· Hebrews 12:26-27 – God shaking what can be shaken
· Joel 2:28 – Promise of God’s Spirit poured out
· Ephesians 5:25-27 – The Church as Christ’s holy bride
Let’s ask God for eyes to see, hearts to respond, and lives ready for the acceleration of His purposes. Revival starts with us!
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, asking as Paul did in Ephesians that You grant us wisdom and revelation to know You more deeply. Open the eyes of our hearts so we may see the hope to which You have called us, the riches of Your glorious inheritance, and the greatness of Your power at work within us. Lord, help us to trust Your plans for our lives, our churches, and our nation. Stir revival in our spirits, awaken new passion for Your purposes, and prepare us for every kairos moment You set before us. May we walk in the light of Your truth, ready for new works You desire to accomplish in and through us. Bless us, O God, so that our hearts are enlightened to Your hope, riches, and power, now and always. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, asking as Paul did in Ephesians that You grant us wisdom and revelation to know You more deeply. Open the eyes of our hearts so we may see the hope to which You have called us, the riches of Your glorious inheritance, and the greatness of Your power at work within us. Lord, help us to trust Your plans for our lives, our churches, and our nation. Stir revival in our spirits, awaken new passion for Your purposes, and prepare us for every kairos moment You set before us. May we walk in the light of Your truth, ready for new works You desire to accomplish in and through us. Bless us, O God, so that our hearts are enlightened to Your hope, riches, and power, now and always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Minister A Francine Green
February 2026
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