The Cyber Vitamin July 10, 2006

The Cyber Vitamin
July 10, 2006

Read: Ephesians 1:3-14

The Story:

These verses from Ephesians are an exuberant and poetic outpouring of joy and faith. Paul’s excitement radiates from his conviction that in Jesus the secret behind creation, the meaning of history; this “mysterion” or truth of the nature of life and being is revealed.

Paul tells us that God is the creator and sustainer of all things─God is the steward of history secretly working the divine plan out in the fullness of time. This plan is now out in the open through the “Christ Event,”

This secret then, is to “bring together all things in Christ; things in heaven and things on earth.” The vision of Shalom─peace, unity, harmony, community, wholeness─becomes reality through the reconciling work of Jesus Christ.

Reflection:
How do you see your place in this awesome plan of God Paul describes? Do you feel the excitement Paul must have felt when he wrote these words? Do you treat yourself and the world around you in a manner fitting such a wonderful mystery?

Do you believe that the way of Christ is finally going to win? In the face of the disharmony in the world? If the secret of life is indeed open to all, what are you doing to spread this message to others?

Prayer:
Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer God, you call us into relationship, you call us to be a people rooted in your unity and your love. You have a plan for us. Help us find our place in that plan and share this wondrous vision with others. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.