A high school classmate wrote me a letter more than ten years ago. I keep it for a couple of reasons. First, I remember the joy of reading it for the first time. My old friend was doing well, at a better point in his life than he had been before. He wrote to tell me how great things had been going and what he was looking forward to.
And I was excited to write him back.
Except I didn't. That's the other reason I keep the letter. My friend died before I got to tell him how happy I was for him. His letter keeps teaching me to tell people what I want them to know. Not to wait to let people know how much I appreciate them or care for them.
Life's too short, and God is too good not to share the love you have right now.
I tell you that today because, as I read Ephesians 3, I wondered how the apostle Paul felt while writing his letter. Yes, there was a gospel message he wanted to reemphasize to a church he knew and loved. There was also something personal. Paul was imprisoned when he wrote the letter. Time was uncertain. And so, he wanted to ensure his people knew about Jesus, but he also wanted them to know how much he hoped they would experience the power of Christ.
If you're reading this, chances are we know each other. Let me tell you, then, what a blessing you are to me. I hope you experience the power of God's Spirit, that Christ dwells in your heart, and that you know the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love. My encouragement is for us all to learn to speak love, gratitude, forgiveness, and faith to one another whenever we have the chance. 
If God has put a blessing in your heart for someone, don't wait. This is the right moment to tell them.
Stay blessed...john | 
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