Bring Unity to All Things in Heaven and Earth

He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. — Ephesians 1:9-10 

God made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure.

He purposed this in Christ.

To bring unity to all things in heaven.

And to all things on earth under Christ.

Yesterday my colleagues decorated my desk for my birthday.

And they gave me chocolates and a book I had looked at ordering for myself.

Nothing like celebrating all week long!

I am blessed.

The Mystery of God's Will

He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. — Ephesians 1:9-10 

God made known the mystery of His will through Christ.

At just the right time, He will put His plans into effect.

According to God's good pleasure and purpose.

He will one day bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth.

At that time, He will defeat the ruler of this world and all things will be under Christ.

Jesus will reign forever.

The Unity of the Faith

Until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature person, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. — Ephesians 4:13

Now that it's May, our flowers have decided to bloom.

Our rose bushes were just buds a week ago.

Today they're bursting with blossoms.

Just in time for May Day!

And for Becky's birthday.

And Sheri's.

It rained a couple of days ago and now the blossoms are opening.

God's beautiful creation, reminding us that he helps us grow in faith.

Until we all reach unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God.

The Mystery of His Will

With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. — Ephesians 1:9-10

God is all wise and all understanding.

He made knows to us the mystery of His will, to bring unity to all things in heaven and earth.

God's plan is to bring everything in heaven and on earth under Christ Jesus.

We are part of that great plan.

This morning I walked around the neighborhood around Patrick Henry High School with some friends before church.

We were really warm by 9:00 - good thing we started early.
  
We got in 2.5 miles and some good hills. Pretty good for a warm morning.



 

His Good Pleasure

He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. — Ephesians 1:9-10

Today is the first day of our church Holiday Market.

The annual holiday market and craft fair benefits the Women’s Ministries of FPC .

This includes things such as retreat scholarships, hospitality equipment for receptions, memorial services, etc., as well as the San Diego Rescue Mission Women’s and Children’s Program.

The Market will have vendors from Haiti Reads (literacy program), Catholic Charities Women’s Support through the Tomorrow Project, and Growing Liberia’s Children, supporting St. Paul’s Presbyterian School in Gardnersville, Liberia.

God has provided us with wonderful vendors and with generous donors.

It is a fun time of fellowship and good food.