On the Difference between Living for Jesus and Living from Jesus

Wake up to the revelation that your life isn’t just about living for Jesus—it’s about living from Him! In this powerful kickoff to the "Unpuzzled to Ephesians" series, J. D. Walt invites you to embark on a six-week journey unpacking one of the world’s most influential letters—Paul’s message to the Ephesians. This episode sets the tone with an inspirational Easter Monday reflection, calling us not only to study Ephesians verse by verse, but to experience the vibrant kingdom reality behind Paul’s words. You’ll explore what it means to move from being a “worker for Jesus” to becoming a “messenger from Jesus,” discovering that the Christian life is less about striving and more about abiding in the presence and authority of Christ. Key moments include an exploration of how the Bible functions as both a human and divine document and a thought-provoking meditation on the difference between living “for” versus “from” God, complete with practical journal prompts to deepen your walk. Along the way, you’ll join in a moving chorus of “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” reminding us to continually seek new revelation and encounter with Jesus. Whether you’re a long-time sower or just tuning in for the first time, this episode promises encouragement, soul-searching questions, and a warm sense of community. Get ready to see your life as a living letter from God to the world—and to consider what it means to be “carried along by the Holy Spirit” in today’s world. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations and daily encounters with Jesus—together, let’s awaken to the Kingdom! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Easter Monday Wake Up Call and Series Introduction 00:04 Launching "Unpuzzled" Ephesians Study 00:01:42 Powerful Prayer of Consecration 00:03:00 Jesus Teaching Disciples After Resurrection 00:04:05 Living For Jesus vs. Living From Jesus 00:05:10 Bible: Human and Divine Document Explained 00:06:44 Paul Claims Authority Without Being the Authority 00:07:28 Living Our Lives From God, Not Just For God 00:08:44 Discipleship: Carried by the Holy Spirit 00:11:01 Your Life as a Letter From God 00:13:55 How Your Reviews Help Spread the Message 00:15:46 Singing "Open the Eyes of My Heart" Together 00:18:46 Jesus is a Human Seated in Heaven 00:19:43 Seeing Jesus in Everyday Life and Others 🎼 Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎁 The Wake-Up Call is funded by generous givers like you at https://sowextravagantly.com/ 📩 Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB 🌿 Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam 🗣 Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ 👂 Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6