The Mystery

He made known to us the the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure that He planned in Him, for the administration of the days of fulfillment - to bring everything together in the Messiah, both things in heaven and things on earth in Him Ephesians 1:9,10

Ever had the experience when you were growing up and had, perhaps been away for a length of time and you return and your dad looks different. You both know that there is a difference and your dad begins to talk to you like an adult. You discover there are things you never knew about your dad, you realise there is a mystery surrounding this man you have lived with all your life.

After you have had you say about where you have been and the things you have learned your dad speaks to you about His vision for the future, what He would like for you in it. If He is a wise dad he would be aware for the need to allow you to grow into adulthood and discover your own path and know how he could be a blessing in that time.

We have a heavenly father who is even better. There is no attitude here, there is grace, grace and more grace. However, He has an inheritance to give you. Your big brother Jesus had paid the price for your inheritance.

There is no use resenting the fact that the work is done for you and that you cannot earn it, step in and enjoy it. As the father in the story about the prodigal son said to his son who had stayed behind, 'all I have is yours'. That son resented forgiveness lavished on his wayward brother, he did not understand grace.

Grace says here is the gift. You cannot earn it, you don't need to earn it, just accept it. Grace invites us to enjoy your inheritance now. We have been given all and invited to delight in all He has for us.

Yield to grace! Amen!

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