February 1
“To make all men see what the fellowship of the mystery is…to the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God” (Eph. 3:9-10). When we, by God’s grace, are redeemed by the Blood of His Son, we are like vessels of clay, which are given into the hands of a Master-Artist. Unknown to us the skilful Hand of God is working out designs, heavenly designs upon us.Day and night He goes on working upon us His heavenly designs. A day is coming when He will present us before all the heavenly angels,
and will say: ‘Come, my angels, look at this vessel called Paul!’ And they will say to God: “How did you make him so beautiful?” I am not telling you fairy stories, but the truth from God’s Word!When we see our Lord face to face, and become like Him, we will be admired by all the heavenly hosts.
As we read our Bible from Genesis to Revelation, we may see how in fact God plans to do so. He is working out that plan even now, for God purposed from eternity past to show forth His glory to us and through us.