Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21
“Be eager, therefore, to come together more frequently to give thanks and glory to God. For when you frequently gather as a congregation, the powers of Satan are destroyed, and his destructive force is vanquished by the harmony of your faith. Nothing is better than peace, by which every battle is abolished, whether waged by those in heaven or by those on earth.”
Ignatius of Antioch (c. 50-c. 110) in his Letter to the Ephesians 12:1-2.
As I stated over the past three days, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians around the year A.D. 60 and Ignatius penned his around A.D. 108.
Today it’s interesting that he calls us twice to gather frequently to give thanks and glory to God. We don’t often think of this as part of our giving. We must.
Gathering frequently to give thanks and glory to God strengthens the faith of everyone involved and brings peace to the community of faith as God works “immeasurably more” among us.
When we facilitate the frequent gathering of God’s people for worship, Bible study, prayer, and any kind of giving thanks and glory to God it strengthens us.
Facing challenges? Fighting battles with Satan? How might you add this type of generosity – gathering frequently – to your living, giving, serving and loving on a regular basis?