Ephesians 3:2-3 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
Christians sometimes have a way of making Christ feel exclusionary, like you can’t have Him if you look this way, dress this way, love this way, vote this way, etc, etc. I love today’s verses because they delve into the mystery of Christ, which is pretty simple and utterly beautiful.
Ephesians 3:4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ…
The mystery is inclusive, “that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.” Gentles and Jews. Republicans and democrats. Kind and crabby. ALL PEOPLE share together in the promise in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:5 …which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
Precious Savior, Forgive me when I draw lines and divisions about who is welcome and who is not. Help me to love others unconditionally as You love me. Help me to remember that we are “sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.” Amen.
Ephesians 3:6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.
Have a blessed day.