RAMBLING Vol2

Ephesians 1:7-10 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,  he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

Redemption = to Rescue, to deliver from sin, to give salvation to.

Through the blood of Jesus, i have been rescued, delivered and saved. Nice! But why? Because of God's grace. Because God wants me to find favor in His sight, He rescues me! Not because of me, or anything i have done. Not bacause i desre any good thing, but because of His Will.

Not only is His grace 'there' when i need it - It is LAVISHED upon me! The thought i have is of walking along a beach, on an extremely hot day seeking refreshment and deliverence from the heat. Cupping some cool water is nice, i can splash it onto my face and for a moment feel... good.

But... Diving into that ocean of refreshment, being lavished by it, totally consumed by it - Well, THERE is true refreshent and satisfaction. God's grace is not only there, and totally satisfying - but always readily available (remember we don't need MORE of God's grace, just to experience it more). We need to take that dive.

With all Wisdom and Knowledge God not only gives us this grace, but also makes known to us what His will is for us. He does this to make a connection between us and heaven.

- God doesn't delight in us not knowing or experienceing His good will, but instead enjoys and finds delight in us experiencing Hid desire for our lives and our connection with him in heaven.

The Unifying factor is Christ (v.10). Christ's work on the cross unites us with God. It makes the revelation of his will possible, the experience of His Grace ever satisfying, and makes our experiences here on earth literally heavenly!