The Lord had a plan from the beginning-to include Gentiles
as equal heirs with Israel. This plan was shrouded in mystery, but clues were hidden
in plain sight through the Old Testament. And now the mystery is fully revealed
in Christ. And in Paul’s day, it blew people’s minds.
God is the Master Author, and for centuries, He laid out
clues to His plan—like a cosmic treasure hunt. The Old Testament is filled with
whispers of something bigger than anyone realized. God told Abraham, “In you
all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:3). Isaiah saw
the Messiah as “a light to the nations” (Isaiah 49:6). And the psalmist
sang, “All the families of the nations shall worship before You” (Psalm
22:27). These were more than poetic lines—they were treasure map markings
pointing to something glorious.
But no one expected the treasure to be this good.
When Paul declared in Ephesians 3:6 that “this is God’s
plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the
riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both
enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus” jaws must’ve
hit the floor when this truth was fully revealed. This wasn’t just that
Gentiles could be near God—it was that they were now co-equal heirs
with Israel. One body. One promise. One Savior. For centuries, the idea
that Gentiles could share equally in God's covenant blessings would've sounded
outrageous—scandalous, even!
But that’s our God—He delights in blowing our minds with
grace.
And here’s where it hits home: if you’ve trusted in Jesus, you
are part of the treasure. You aren’t a latecomer or a lesser part. You belong.
Fully. Joyfully. Eternally. And just like anyone who finds treasure, we’re not
meant to hide it.
Rejoice in your place in God’s eternal plan. Rest in the wonder of being fully included. And then, go help someone else discover what’s been revealed.
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