Ephesians 3: Our Significance

So, how does it feel to be part of the most important organization in the history of the world? Are you feeling good today?

You have plenty of reasons to. After all, you’re part of the church.

You’re not a member of the World Champion Phillies. You’re not on the faculty of Harvard. You’re not the principle violinist of the New York Philharmonic. You’re not an oil sheik with OPEC.

You’re significance is far greater. Your stage is far larger. Your stock is far more valuable. You’re part of the church.

Ephesians 3 tells us that the mystery of God’s eternal plan has been revealed in the church. That is, that Jews and Gentiles alike are the objects of God’s love, and have together become shareholders in all the promises of God. So God’s incredible salvation is now on display, and we are that display! The church is God’s showcase, his “wisdom exhibit,” showing the whole universe just how smart a savior he is.

That fact drives Paul to prayer. He just wants you to know who you are in Christ. He wants you to feel the power of God’s Spirit within you; to be rooted deeply in God’s love; to somehow grasp the ungraspable and be filled with the immeasurable. He wants you full of God, pulsating with confidence and radiating glory.

So meditate deeply on God’s love today. Then his showcase will shine. Then his display will dazzle.

Posted by Greg