EPHESIANS 3:4

“By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,”

I really like putting jigsaw puzzles together. There is just something about finding the right piece for the right spot. And then when you put that final piece in, you can step back and admire the finished product. Some people actually frame their finished puzzles. I prefer to tear it all apart and putting it all together again.

Paul uses a Greek word in today’s verse which is translated as “insight.” It’s the Greek word, sunesis, which means putting it all together in your mind. Paul has been given the privilege to gather all the pieces of the grace of God and can now proclaim those to the Ephesians. The mystery of grace is now explained. The Gentiles are welcomed into God’s kingdom along with the Jews who have believed. Paul wants the Ephesians to understand this completely.

APPLICATION

Do you remember the story about the twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple. Well, this word, sunesis, is used in Luke 2:47 to explain Jesus’ understanding of the law. “And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.” Of course, Jesus had full understanding of the Scriptures. But the people were amazed at his knowledge. As you gain more insights into God’s Word, others may be just as amazed at your understanding. Handle that humbly.

We see sunesis used also in 2 Timothy 2:7 when Paul was encouraging Timothy to be strong. “Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” Do you desire a deeper understanding of God’s Word? Do you want to gain more insight in what God is trying to show us? Ask Him. He will give to us as we show the desire.

Back to that jigsaw puzzle. What do you do if you come up one piece short? It’s kind of frustrating. It just isn’t complete without that last piece. God will never withhold that last piece from you. He wants you to be fully informed. He wants to complete you in Christ. No missing pieces!

Thank You, Father, for the completion of Your gift of grace