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01-05-25 Ephesians 3 v0206 My Insight into the Mystery of Christ

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The Letter to the Ephesians Chapter 3 V- Two through Six

2 I suppose, you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, 3 [namely, that] the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly earlier. 4 When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, 6 that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Ephesians 3:1-6 addresses the Apostle Paul's revelation of the mystery of Christ, particularly emphasizing the inclusion of Gentiles into the body of Christ as co-heirs of His promises. Paul begins by expressing his role as a prisoner for Christ, highlighting his commitment to spreading the Gospel despite his circumstances. He speaks of the mystery that was made known to him through divine revelation, which had previously been hidden from past generations.

This mystery reveals that the Gentiles are not only welcomed into the faith but are also equal members of the body of Christ, sharing in the same promise through the Gospel. This radical inclusivity was revolutionary in the early Christian context, where Jewish and Gentile relations were often fraught with division.

The Epiphany of the Lord, celebrated on January 6th, commemorates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, symbolized by the visit of the Magi, or Wise Men, who came from the East to pay homage to the newborn King. This feast day signifies the manifestation of Jesus as the Savior for all humanity, not just for the Jewish people. Traditionally, the Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season and is celebrated with various customs around the world.

In many cultures, it includes the "blessing of the waters," symbolizing Christ’s baptism, and the sharing of a special cake called "King Cake" in some regions. The day emphasizes themes of light and revelation, inviting Christians to reflect on their call to share the light of Christ with others, echoing Paul's message in Ephesians about the unity and inclusivity of the Gospel. Both the scripture and the feast serve as reminders of God's universal love and the call to embrace all people in faith. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,

Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®

Ephesians 6:17-20

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**My Insight into the Mystery of Christ**

In chains for Christ, I write with grace,

A mystery hidden in time and space,

Revealed to me, a servant true,

The Gospel's light breaks forth anew.

From ages past, it lay concealed,

But now the truth has been revealed,

Gentiles called, their hearts made whole,

Co-heirs of grace, one body, one soul.

In Christ, we stand, united, embraced,

No longer divided, all fears erased,

The promise of hope, a love so wide,

In Him, we gather, in Him, we abide.

Through faith's sweet bond, we rise and sing,

A chorus of joy, our praises ring,

For every nation, every land,

Together we flourish, hand in hand.

Let us proclaim this wondrous plan,

To share His love, to reach every man,

For in the mystery, we find our call—

One family in Christ, embraced by all. Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

January 5, 2025 @ 05:31 AM EST

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