Monday Morning Encouragement -- The Unsearchable Riches of Christ

 

"To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things," Ephesians 3:8-9

Of Ephesians 3:8 Pastor Steven Cole said, "You would think that if you announced on the sign out front and in the newspaper that someone was speaking on the unfathomable riches of Christ, people would line up hours before the services, waiting to get in. 'Free eternal riches will be given out at Flagstaff Christian Fellowship! Come and get all that you can!' But, as far as I know, no one had to wait in line to get in the door."

To the one who has recognized their utter sinfulness and need for a Savior, the "unsearchable riches of Christ", or as Cole quoted from the New American Standard Version "unfathomable riches", is a healing balm for their soul which they would gladly wait in line to receive. 

"The unfathomable riches of Christ include all His truth and all His blessings, all that He is and has. . .that is why it is so important for Christians to understand the greatness of their position in the Lord. The obedient, productive, and happy Christian life cannot be lived apart from understanding that glorious position." -- John MacArthur

We should never take for granted the amazing grace that God has given us through the sacrifice of His Son, but rather spend time meditating on the richness of this grace and the eternal blessings that we enjoy because of it. We once were estranged from God, and now we are in a "glorious position."

In the earthly sense we may never be wealthy, however, in the spiritual sense we are more than wealthy. All that Christ is, all that He possesses, belongs to us if we have received Him as Lord and Savior. We come to this knowledge through humility and a seeking after the things of God, and not the things of the world. 

Today's music video Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus performed by Sounds Like Reign will be familiar to many. I never tire of the melody and words.

I love you, I'm thinking of you, and I'm praying for you.