Ephesians 1:7-10

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. And 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 will have reached their fulfillment — to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:20-25 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

God will eventually place all things, everything, under the authority of Christ. Every knee will bow to his will; all disobedience to his rule will be quelled. From the least to the greatest, everyone will know Jesus is Lord, truly fulfilling his prayer, Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. God will have his way, for He has made all things. All creatures will give glory and honor to him: You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being. (Revelation 4:10) No longer will man say in his heart as the serpent said in the Garden of Eden, Did God really say? No longer will man try to ascend to the throne of God, to usurp his authority as the creator of things. No longer will unrighteousness, man's insatiable will, prevail. Instead, the righteousness found IN CHRIST JESUS will exist for eternity, and all who are found IN HIM will rest with the knowledge they are in the image of God, under his authority, because of the work of Jesus Christ.

God's salvation plan confounds the mighty and the wise of this earth, for his plan is not activated by the wisdom or deeds of man. Faith alone opens the door to God's domain. God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Unadulterated faith confirms and activates his plan. Children often have an easier time than mature adults when entering the presence of God because they readily trust in his existence. By faith, a child will face danger, such as stepping off a three foot high bed, believing in a safe landing on the floor. By faith, they believe the environment will accommodate their needs and protect them. We who are in Christ need childlike faith, a belief that He will take care of us if we put our whole trust in him. If we truly believe Christ died for our sins and if we put our faith and trust in his works, we take on his nature and his righteousness. The Bible says, only faith pleases God: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. (Hebrew 11:1,2) We who are In Christ, walk out our daily lives in faith. To the world, this is foolishness, but faith in God through Christ is our hope because Jesus is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

In 1 John, we read that Christ created all things and without him nothing was made; consequently, my friends, we hold onto Jesus Christ. IN CHRIST, we have been created for better things than just this world. As God's children, we should walk in the knowledge of our position in the family of God through Christ while bearing the "family likeness" of righteousness and holiness. As we walk in joy and obedience to God's will, we spread the good news to others. As the salt and light of the world, we do not have to wait until all things are put under God's authority to take on our divine nature and purpose. IN CHRIST, we are his; therefore, we should exhibit God's authority in our daily lives, revealing his likeness, his mercy and grace, to a lost and dying world.