Ephesians 3:10 (NIV)
10 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,
Matthew 14 and 15 recount the miracles of Jesus feeding the
five thousand and the four thousand who had come to hear Him teach. We also
read in these chapters the accounts of Jesus walking on water and stilling the
storm. The response of the disciples was to worship Him and to proclaim,
Truly You are the Son of God! (Matthew 14:33) Paul describes
the insight he has into the mystery of Christ made known to Him by the Spirit
of God in Ephesians 3:3: 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 be
by revelation. He preaches not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of
Christ be emptied of its power. (I Corinthians 1:17) Paul knew that God’s grace was at work
through the cross.
Understanding the power of Christ demonstrated through the
cross and the resurrection enables us to grab hold of the power demonstrated in
the kingdom of God. Throughout the gospels we read about the miracles Jesus
performed. Jesus told His disciples that when He came to earth God’s kingdom
had arrived. Evidence of that kingdom was seen in signs, wonders, and miracles.
As believers, the kingdom is within us; therefore, the power
of the kingdom is the power of Christ within us. As we read the stories of the
miracles written so long ago, let us keep in mind that the same power that was
demonstrated then is available to us now if we open our “kingdom eyes” to see
and believe.
Thought for today:
Am I reflecting on the grace that was extended to me and do I extend that gift?
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