Although I am less than the least of all the Lord's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
(Ephesians 3:8-12 NIV)
This is what I gave my life and career to: the fact that the boundless riches of Christ are worth everything and that I want others to know Christ and have this new life and hope. But sometimes I struggle to believe it myself. I was meditating on this today asking myself if I really believed that I was fulfilled and that I thought Christ was worth it all. Mostly I would say yes. But it is also hard to compare since I it has been a few years since I really came to faith. It is also hard when the pleasures of the world seem so tempting. I know they are fleeting but it seems like such a simpler and more instantly gratifying life. Which I suppose it is.
God would you remind me of the surpassing value of knowing Christ and him crucified in bringing me new life here and now and eternally. Would you remind me of the greater and deeper fulfilling joy of following you. Remind me of the consequences and lack of fulfillment in the way of the world and sin.
Lord how amazing it is that you call us the church to reveal your plan in Christ to reconcile all people even to the heavenly realms and rulers. I don't even have a clue what that means but I am amazed you let us be a part of this heavenly work! Thank you God
God in my joy in my sorrow in my loneliness in my lack of hope in my sin I want to approach you with boldness trusting in Christ that you receive me as your son. Thank you God for welcoming me into your family and your heavenly glory and works!
All glory and praise and honor be to our God!
Amen
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