"Blessed us with every ('pas') spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ."
The Greek word "pas" means "every variety." When we live in this realm, we receive every kind of spiritual blessing.
As children of God, let’s stop living as if we are limited by the natural supply we can see. The Lord has promised to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). All He has is ours today (Luke 15:31).
We can expect these blessings to overtake us because of Jesus’ finished work (Ephesians 1:6–7).
"At Joppa (Beautiful) there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (gazelle), which is translated Dorcas..." — Acts 9:36–37
Even in a place of beauty (Joppa), death came. This reflects the fall of man. But through Jesus, we now look forward to His return (1 Thessalonians 1:10, Titus 2:13).
"Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern ('tupos' — type)." — Philippians 3:17
God has placed types and patterns in the Bible for us to learn from.
How To See Many Beautiful Days
Ephesians 1:3
"Blessed us with every ('pas') spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ."
The Greek word "pas" means "every variety." When we live in this realm, we receive every kind of spiritual blessing.
As children of God, let’s stop living as if we are limited by the natural supply we can see. The Lord has promised to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). All He has is ours today (Luke 15:31). You can expect all these blessings to come and overtake you because of Jesus’ finished work that purchased them for us (Ephesians 1:6–7).
Pastor shares that chambers in the Bible speak of where God’s blessings are kept. The third-floor chamber, also known as the upper room, is where you will remain when you allow the Spirit to lead you. In these last days, it is vital for us as believers to recognize that we are positioned in Christ!
We dive into the story of Tabitha, whose story holds many powerful truths for our coming days:
"At Joppa (Beautiful) there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (gazelle), which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room."
— Acts 9:36–37
In the verses above, we see how in a place of beauty (Joppa), death came. This reflects the beginning—when God made man and everything was beautifully created for man’s enjoyment. But when man sinned, death entered the world. For the wages of sin is death.
However, today, we can rejoice! Because of Jesus’ finished work at the cross, we no longer look to the grave (death), but we look forward to Jesus’ return (1 Thessalonians 1:10, Titus 2:13).
We continue with Tabitha’s story:
"So it was that he (Simon Peter) stayed many days in Joppa (Beautiful) with Simon, a tanner."
— Acts 9:43
"Many days in Joppa (Beautiful)" — In our lives, not every day will be beautiful, but God promises us that there will be many good days!
There are many types and symbols in both the Old and New Testaments that God wants us to study. When we examine names and events closely, we uncover deeper spiritual truths.
"Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern ('tupos' — type)."
— Philippians 3:17