"Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things, so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him." (Ephesians 3:7-12 ESV)
There are many truths packed in these six verses, but the one I'd like to draw out for you is that all the wisdom of God is demonstrated through the church. And this is not only for people here and now, but for the heavenly realms as well. This, of course, isn't because we have any value in ourselves, but because of God's purposes that He continues to unfold through Jesus. It is incredible to consider that the collection of people that the Holy Spirit has gathered together at Bethany is being used by God as an illustration of His great and perfect wisdom throughout the spiritual world.
In praise of God's glorious grace!
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