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Ephesians 3:1-7
“For this reason,” means that we must read the previous part of the letter to grasp what Paul is referring to as we start Ephesians 3. Paul refers to himself as a prisoner of Christ Jesus; this is in reference to a bondservant who once being a slave to the slave owner, has now been set free of his duties, but because the owner treated him with respect and cared for him during his time as a slave, has decided to remain in the care of the owner as a slave for life in his dedication to the kindness he has been shown.
On the road to Damascus, Paul met Jesus. Through his experience in Acts 9 Paul is called into service for the Lord. Paul was blind and did not eat for three days, during which God revealed to Paul the things he speaks of here in this letter to the Ephesians. Previously, only the prophets had any knowledge of Christ, but Christ has now revealed His purpose, which includes salvation for the Gentiles, to Paul for him to lead his ministry to the Gentiles.
This is a promise of salvation for the Gentiles.
This is an example that God’s plan for us may not be what we think it is, but following Him will always turn out to be the best plan.
Let us all seek the Lord each day and ask Him what it is that He would have of us–to strive to be humble to Him each day as He reveals to us the plan that He has for our lives.
Dear Lord,
You are the Awesome God of heaven. You know what is ahead for us and You know the road that we should travel. I pray that we all will seek Your guidance each day and strive to follow the plan that You have for each of us as our goal is to be to the praise of Your glory. In Jesus name I pray, amen.