“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ “.
Ephesians 1:3
Apostle Paul is here praising God for the great spiritual blessings he already have in Jesus Christ. Christ, the son of Father God, is the Corner stone, the key to all the spiritual blessings in heavenly places.
The spiritual blessings are more important than worldly blessings which last only a lifetime spent on earth.Paul again exhorted that we have all spiritual blessings like peace, joy,eternal life through our faith in Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:14 says “ For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God”.
Romans 8:17 says”And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ…..” for every spiritual blessings in heavenly realms .
So it is confirmed that we are spiritually blessed.This is the reason why Jesus said on the cross “It is finished.” It implies the spiritual processes (awakening of our consciousness from our ego) of wisdom, righteousness,redemption,salvation, sanctification are finished. The key verse does not mean that we will not receive physical blessings.As long as we are giving priority to the spiritual blessings we receive in Christ,all physical blessing,will be added unto us.(Mathew 6:33)
Our personal relationship with Father God through His Son Jesus is the source of our spiritual blessings.To be able to talk with the Lord,listen to His words,claiming His promises are all spiritual blessings. We are able to confess our sins and receive mercy is a spiritual blessing. To get eternal life and power to overcome the enemy, and to receive angelic protection are all spiritual blessings. Angels respond to God with singing “Blessings and glory, and wisdom , and thanksgiving,and honour and power and might,be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.”
Revelations 7:12
Similarly we need to bless the Lord in our lives. We must exalt the Lord and humble ourselves. We must practice humility in our lives. The key verse speaks about “ all spiritual blessings “. It implies that all the spiritual blessings we need are in Christ. No good thing is with held from us. Every good and perfect gift comes from Him. He is the author and finisher of our faith.
Philippians 1:6 says”…He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day Of Jesus Christ”.
We become, by His grace and mercy,worthy to receive His blessings and to praise Him. We need to be believers and transmitters of the spiritual blessings of God. We have to pass it on or spread it to others.The Holy Spirit gives us the anointing to remember all the spiritual blessings we have in Christ .He enables us to offer praise and thanksgiving that are acceptable to the Lord.
Heavenly Father we thank you for giving us all the spiritual blessings in heavenly places through Jesus Christ. Give us the grace to praise, worship and thank you always. We ask in Jesus name.
Amen
Sol.Gigi Jacob