Introduction
The Apostle Paul's chief motivation in writing Ephesians was the spiritual maturity of his readers. As a caring pastor, he desired not merely for them to be born again as spiritual infants, but also for them to grow up into spiritual adults. That is specifically the purpose of his prayer, which concludes with a request "that you may be filled with all fullness of God" (v 19)
Love literally works miracles. This is true not merely for emotionally scarred children, but for all of us who are crippled and twisted by sin -- our own and other's. God takes us into His family as spiritual infants, and it is by comprehending His love that we are filled with fullness.
The Measure of Christ's Love
Comprehending Christ's Love
Relying on Christ's Love (1 John 4:16)
Conclusion
Do you know Christ's love for you? When you feel unworthy and distant, do you see His arms stretched wide on the cross? When you feel cast down by sin or discouraged by life in a broken world, do you remember that Jesus came down from Heaven to seek and save the lost like you? When you feel that life has no meaning, do you see how high are Christ's plans for you, a destiny in glory with Him? If you will comprehend the love of Christ - it's breadth and length, its height and depth, -- through the Bible, in a life of obedience, amidst trials and sorrows, and together with all the saints -- Christ's love will give you a future and hope, with strength, peace and joy in the Lord that no one can take away.