Ephesians 3:12 (NLT) –  “Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.”

We Are Stepping Into His Presence This Morning: 

Boldly = Freely, Unhindered, Unafraid —> Willing To Take A Risk. 

Confidently = Unstoppable, Unencumbered and Unashamed —-> Void of Any Doubt.

3 Mighty Blessings Every Believer Receives Uniting With Christ

Purpose —-> The Reason for the Boldness

Strength —–> The Reason for the Confidence

Access —–> The Reason for His Presence

You Step Into Unlimited Resources

Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) – “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.” 

The Lord isn’t Limited In Resources. Psalm 24:1 (NLT) – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and its entire people belong to him.”

The Lord isn’t Stingy With The Resources Either. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NLT) – “And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty leftover to share with others.” 

You Step Into Peace and Undeserved Privilege, Grace and Favor = Peace.

Romans 5:1-2 (NLT) – “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.”

Job 22:21 (NLT) – “Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you.” 

You Step Into Love and Understanding. 

Ephesians 3:17-18 (NLT) – “Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.” 

You Step Into Completeness, There Is No Lack.

Ephesians 3:19 (NLT) – “May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” 

We are complete through our union with Christ. We have all the necessary parts, we lack nothing.

When Jesus sent out his disciples he told them not to take anything with them Why?  

To teach them that God would take care of them. Luke 22:35 (NKJV) – “And He said to them, ‘When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?’ So they said, ‘Nothing.’”

The Apostle Paul said “My God shall supply all your needs according to his glory and riches “THROUGH” Christ Jesus” – Phil 4:19, paraphrased. 

You Step Into A Fullness, There Is More Than Enough

Completeness Isn’t A Fullness. You can be complete and empty at the same time.

You might be complete, but completely broke, unhappy, lost. 

This is where a lot of Christians live: Completely Empty.

Most people think Passion + God’s Power = Their Purpose. 

When in fact it’s Passion + Purpose = Power.

He doesn’t pour out his power for your passions. 

He pours out his power for your purpose.

When your passion becomes His purpose you will receive power.  

Close:

Step Into His Mighty Power, Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT) – “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.”