Today’s Reading: Ephesians 3:7-13 [day 07 of 20]

7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given methrough the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 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, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

Note what Paul says: “[God’s] intent intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm.”

In other words, God’s purpose in creating the church is, among other reasons, to show the spiritual powers his plan. And again, what is that plan? To unite all the disparate peoples of the world into one. This is why unity is so important—it’s proof of God’s power.