God is fair, and he will remember all the work you have done. He will remember that you showed your love to him by helping his people and that you continue to help them.
“Now, Lord God, get up and come to your special place, the Box of the Agreement that shows your strength. Lord God, may your priests be dressed with salvation, and may your true followers be happy about these good things.
The Lord All-Powerful said, “They belong to me. I will be kind to them. Parents are very kind to their children who obey them. In the same way I will be kind to my followers.
You will never again be called ‘The People God Left.’ Your land will never again be called ‘The Land God Destroyed.’ You will be called ‘The People God Loves.’ Your land will be called ‘God’s Bride,’ because the Lord loves you, and your land will be his.
This is a true statement. And I want you to be sure that the people understand these things. Then those who believe in God will be careful to use their lives for doing good. These things are good and will help everyone.
Greetings from Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am an apostle because that is what God wanted. To God’s holy people living in Ephesus, believers who belong to Christ Jesus.