Here, Paul talks about the Ephesian’s previous state. They were uncircumcised Gentiles, which meant they were not a part of the people of God. They did not know the promise of God’s covenants, and they were without hope. They were separated from God, and this reminds us that we were once just like the Ephesians. Because of our sin, we are cut off from God, and we have no hope. We need Jesus, and reflecting on where we were before Christ makes us love Him even more. Do you understand how helpless you are without Christ? Do you hold fast to Him as your only hope?
