A Spectacle Of Glory #221

Read: Ephesians 3:8, NIV 1984

In high school physics, students get around to learning about geometric proportions—and how simple formulas, calculated out, result in fantastic numbers to the ten thousandth power and more. Perhaps the apostle Paul had something like this in mind when he spoke about “the unsearchable riches of Christ” in today’s Scripture. We can study all we want, but Jesus will always be a greater Savior than what we think He is. He is more ready to forgive than you can imagine asking Him. He is more willing to supply your wants and needs than you are to declare them. He is so much more ready to give than you are to receive. Don’t ever tolerate low thoughts of a barely adequate, minimalist Savior who might “keep you going” but not much more. Jesus has riches to bestow on you right now. He will not only give you heaven above, but also heaven-hearted joy in serving Him here on earth.

Lord, my thoughts about You are too small, too lean, too sparse, too thin, too colorless. Paul writes about Your unsearchable riches, but on some days, I barely even approach the treasuries. My mind is filled with too many smaller things. I’m in the trees and can’t see the mountains. Lift my gaze to see Your greatness and majesty today.