As a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. – Ephesians 1:10

Ligaments, tendons, and muscles each have their own purpose, but they are connected together strongly in their functions. You can function perfectly well without understanding what each one does in your body, as long as each works as it should. However, things are different when one of them is strained!

When you consider the world in which you live, recognize that it strains under the curse of sin. God created all things with perfection, but sin has caused tension, stress, and anxiety in humankind. And yet, the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, has a purpose and plan that will continue to be carried out. Old Testament prophets did not fully comprehend the how and when of the Savior. It was a mystery not yet revealed to them. They lived in a span of time where they received only a partial glimpse of God’s plan. 

When Jesus came to Earth as Savior, He brought a new way of life to Jewish believers – one filled with the Holy Spirit, and devoid of animal sacrifice. The first-century believers were now a Church united under the headship of Christ. It will exist until Jesus comes again in the fullness of time to “unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth” (Ephesians 1:10). 

Until that time, live in the light of eternity by showing the love of Christ in all you do. Unite with other believers in proclaiming the love of God that is available to all. Speak up and be a witness to new life as a citizen of His kingdom. Pray for Christians serving in government and those running for elected office to seek God’s will and be His faithful representatives.