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Tuesday, August 01, 2006

God's Plan...

God's ultimate plan for the universe is spelled out in Ephesians ch.1 v.9 - to bring all things under one head: Christ. This is not an isolated verse. This is a theme running throughout scripture.

In Numbers ch.14 v.21, Isaiah ch.11 v.9 and Habakkuk ch.2 v.14 the emphasis is clear - the Good Lord is not merely looking for a small isolated clan that worships Him in obscurity - but a people that transcends national and racial boundaries, influencing everything it comes into contact with.

Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel ch.2 v.34 -35 in line with this; pointing to the Messiah's rule where the eternal breaks into human history culminating in a destiny that makes earthly empires pale into insignificance as His kingdom spreads across the world.

This is paralleled by Jesus' parables of the Kingdom - yeast, that is mixed in with dough, having an influence on the structure of the bread, causing an obvious dynamic, irreversible change; the mustard seed that starts small, yet has an impact and influence above and beyond anything else in existence, bringing safety and sustenance to all who require it.

And yet, into all this - He chooses to involve us intimately as His partners and co-workers in the task of redemption. We see the grand vista of His plan for redemption; but to implement it, we each have a unique part to play according to our talents and calling.

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