Because he humbled himself, God the Father has exalted the Lord Jesus Christ, and hath made all things subject to Christ. This universal power is exercised for the benefit of the Church.

The apostle Paul never forgot the Christian believers at Ephesus. He never ceased to pray for them, giving thanks. If you care for someone, and you are a Christian, you will pray for them. You should be challenged to pray for one another. Genuine care will reveal itself in prayer. A good pastor prays for the congregation; faithful members pray for the pastor.

Paul had laboured for three years in Ephesus, a Church established, the whole counsel of God taught. He could leave them with none of their blood on his hands. They were out of sight, but he gave thanks for them and regularly prayed for them. He gave thanks for their faith and love.

"Ye will not come to me." These solemn words come from the lips of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is not a physical coming, but a coming in repentance and faith. We are all affected by sin in every part of us and this includes your will. So we need to pray for the Holy Spirit to work in our evangelism.

It is quite probable that when the Sabbath came Cain and Able brought their offerings. Why did God deal with them differently? Cain was a wicked man who lived a bad life, his sacrifice was an abomination onto the Lord. He then became angry with God instead of being humbled.