Undone by Ephesians 1

So much of this section of Scripture is grand beyond measure, almost too beautiful to risk maligning with merely human reflections. Too high to be scaled, this pinnacle of glory glimmers with rays of sublime power, ever drawing us in for a closer look, yet the infinite immensity, seen ever more clearly, only intensifies the awe and wonder of the scene. The closer look does not satisfy the industrial, clinical, mechanical, scientific, purely hermeneutic eye. Oh, but, draw near with the eyes of faith and a heart alive to His mystery, wonder and beauty, and the clarity of proximity to these wondrous truths, the fragrance of the essence of beauty filling your soul, will squeeze forth soul-song in gladness that human tongue cannot rightly or fully express. This is the knowing of that which is beyond comprehension. This is the knowing root, plunged ever more deeply into the soil of Him, that grows the tree of genuine worship, that MUST grow this giant, glorious tree of always overflowing worship of Him. To know Him is to worship Him. Who must this God be in order to do such things? How is it that I can be His? What wonder to my soul.

            Sure, we have to know the facts given to us in the doctrinal systems. Good Christians who love God will learn their catechism. But, all this does is get the mountains in view. The looking at mountains has no effect on the climbing skills. Go, live according to His glorious grace at work in your life. Go, act as if He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Spend your days declaring His praises. Ponder anew each day His mercies to you in Christ. Think on the death of Jesus. Meditate on Him constantly as you mingle with others continually. Submit to the power of New Life as you walk amidst a world of old death. Stop trying to measure the dimensions of predestination, grace, election and mercy. Stop testing the waters. The flood, the deluge shall lavish itself upon you. Swim. Drown. Be rescued. He is always with you.