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"Therefore, it says: "He ascended on high and took prisoners captive; he gave gifts to men." What does "he ascended" mean except that he also descended into the lower [regions] of the earth?" Ephesians 4:8-9
St Paul wrote Ephesians, he was a man that knew his Jewish faith. I couldn't help but think this morning when I read this that St Paul was practicing Lecto Divina. The scripture was speaking to him and he was passing along that knowledge.
The same spirit that empowered St Paul empowers each of us. God's word speaks to each of us in different ways. We were prisoners by sin and because Christ died for each of us, He saved us from hell. What gift has the Holy Spirit given you? I am not sure St Paul knew he was practicing Lecto Divina but he did share its benefit with God's children.
Dear Heavenly Father, there is joy and understanding when we learn and study Your word. I ask for the desire to know Your word better. I pray for those Lord that are still being held prisoner by sin. May we realize that it maybe us who will be the key to bringing Christ to them. Thank You Lord for another beautiful day and the opportunity to experience Your gifts. Amen.
YBIC
1 John 4:4b
"The one that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."
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