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The Fulfillment of God’s Purpose, December 27
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly
places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus
our Lord.
Ephesians 3:10, 11
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We should consider that it was not merely to accomplish the redemption
of man that Christ came to earth, it was not merely that the inhabitants of
this little world might regard the law of God as it should be regarded, but it
was to demonstrate to all the worlds that God’s law is unchangeable and
that the wages of sin is death.
There is a great deal more to this subject than we can take in at a
glance. O that all might see the importance of carefully studying the
Scriptures! Many seem to have the idea that this world and the heavenly
mansions constitute the universe of God. Not so. The redeemed throng
will range from world to world, and much of their time will be employed
in searching out the mysteries of redemption. And throughout the whole
stretch of eternity this subject will be continually opening to their minds.
The privileges of those who overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the
word of their testimony are beyond comprehension.
We have each to battle with the fallen foe.... Begin the warfare at once
by gaining victories over self. Do not give place to the devil.... Throw all
the weight of your influence on the side of Christ.
When you look at the cross of Calvary you cannot doubt God’s love or
His willingness to save. He has worlds upon worlds that give Him divine
honor, and heaven and all the universe would have been just as happy if
He had left this world to perish, but so great was His love for the fallen
race that He gave His own dear Son to die that they might be redeemed
from eternal death. As we see the care, the love, that God has for us, let
us respond to it; let us give to Jesus all the powers of our being, fighting
manfully the battles of the Lord. We cannot afford to lose our souls; we
cannot afford to sin against God. Life, eternal life in the kingdom of glory,
is worth everything
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