The Mystery

Eph. 3:6

This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 

Paul was called to be an apostle on behalf of the Gentiles, in so doing, he was given the stewardship of grace that was for the Gentiles. He received the mystery [that he was to share] by revelation [by Christ Jeusu]. The mystery was this: the Gentiles are fellow heirs [with Israel, the chosen people of God], members of the same body[ the body of Christ], and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, great and precious promises that make us partakers of the divine nature. What grace is this! Amazing!

Paul's ministry was to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ not in his own strength but according to the working of His power, a strength and power that was obvious wherever Paul preached. His  ministry occupied all of his time. Jesus and Him crucified was constantly on His lips. In addition, he was to reveal the plan of the mystery. God's eternal purpose was realized in Christ Jesus [whom Paul served and preached]. This was no after thought. It was His purpose from eternity and to eternity. In Christ we have boldness and access with confidence through out faith in Him. As Paul was bold so should the believers be! Jesus Christ and Him crucified should fill our lives!

Father,

Thank You for Your eternal purpose intersecting with my life.  Give me Your boldness to share the gospel and to come to You. I confess a great lack of boldness.

In Jesus name,

Amen