Eyes of Your Heart Enlightened: Spiritual Inheritance and Divine Power

Spiritual enlightenment is a divine gift that enables believers to understand their true identity and worth in God’s eyes. This enlightenment is not attainable through human effort but is a supernatural act of God’s grace that opens the eyes of the heart to perceive the truth of who believers are in Christ.

At the heart of this truth is the understanding of spiritual inheritance, which fundamentally transforms self-perception. Believers are called to have the “eyes of your heart enlightened” to truly know the hope to which they are called, the riches of God’s glorious inheritance in the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of His power toward those who believe (Ephesians 1:18-19) ([14:55]). This divine revelation affirms that believers are not ordinary individuals but are part of God’s glorious inheritance—loved and valued beyond measure. The imagery of God’s inheritance in His saints underscores that worth is rooted in His divine plan and love, making each believer precious in His sight ([24:46]).

This enlightenment also reveals the greatness of God’s power, described as “immeasurable” and actively working toward believers ([28:58]). It is the same power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him above all rule and authority (Ephesians 1:19-20) ([15:16]). Recognizing this divine power within shifts the believer’s perspective from weakness or insignificance to empowerment by God’s might. This power is vast and transformative, capable of changing lives, and believers are called to trust in the greatness of God’s power at work within them ([29:22]).

True humility involves embracing the power God has given rather than denying or minimizing one’s gifts. Humility does not mean thinking oneself powerless or ungifted; rather, it acknowledges that in the flesh, believers have nothing, but through God’s divine power, they are capable of extraordinary things. Humility is the recognition that, although human strength is insufficient, God’s immeasurable power is available and active in the believer’s life ([30:55]). This perspective invites believers to embrace their divine inheritance and the power bestowed upon them, grounding their worth in God’s love and strength rather than their own abilities.

Understanding one’s spiritual inheritance and divine power leads to a secure identity. When believers see themselves as God’s inheritance—loved and cherished—they no longer need to earn God’s favor or prove their worth through works. Instead, they can rest confidently in the gift of grace, which is freely given and cannot be earned ([12:33]). This assurance fosters courage and boldness, enabling believers to live with confidence, knowing they are loved and empowered by God.

Spiritual enlightenment, therefore, is the key to living with purpose, security, and humility. It reveals the believer’s true identity and worth, transforms self-perception from insecurity to confidence rooted in divine love and power, and calls believers to walk in the fullness of what God has made available. This divine power works within and through believers, enabling them to live boldly and humbly in the strength of God.

This article was written by an AI tool for churches, based on a sermon from Crazy Love, one of 60 churches in Boulder, CO