Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Part of God's plan

Eph. 2:19-22 ...You're no longer wandering exiles. This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You're no longer strangers or outsiders. You belong here, with as much right to the name Christian as anyone. God is building a home. He's using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building. He used the apostles and prophets for the foundation. Now he's using you, fitting you in brick by brick, stone by stone, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone that holds all the parts together. We see it taking shape day after day—a holy temple built by God, all of us built into it, a temple in which God is quite at home.

I read passages like this and have trouble taking it all in. We, you and I, are part of what God is doing in our day. His plan began with Jesus, then the apostles, and now....now "he's using you!" Do you realize how big that is? Now he's using you to be part of his grand and amazing plan. For me that is almost overwhelming. How could the God who needs nothing use me? What could I possibly add to his amazing work? And yet, as I read the bible, he is weaving us into his plans and the unfolding of his salvation to the world. It's amazing!

"Now he is using you..." That little phrase reminded me of the 10th chapter of Acts. In this amazing chapter, where God invites the first Gentiles to salvation, we see the work that God goes to so that he can make us part of his work and plans. It's amazing! There is the Holy Spirit moving, angels showing up, visions happening, messages from God to Peter....all so that he can include us in this work. He wants us, you and I, involved in his amazing plan for these last days. We are part of his plans. So, the question for me is simple, "Lord, what are your orders for me?" I want to be part of what you are doing. What do you want me to do?
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