EPHESIANS 1:11

“In Him we also have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will,”

It is one thing to have a certain task to complete. It is a whole other thing to be responsible for everything. That is why some people who excel in one level of management flop when moved up to a higher level. They do well managing one or two tasks, but when they are responsible for a whole department with multiple moving parts, they can’t handle it.

Aren’t you glad our God can handle it? Paul says in today’s verse, “who works all things.” God has been described by some as the universal agent. He is the one who controls everything. Albert Barnes says this about that statement, “The agency of God is seen everywhere. Every leaf, flower, rose-bud, spire of grass; every sunbeam, and every flash of lightning; every cataract and every torrent, all declare his agency; and there is not an object that we see that does not bespeak the control of an All-present God.”

APPLICATION

1 Corinthians 12:6 uses the same word. “There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.” How about Philippians 2:13? We see the word used twice there. “for it is God who is at work in you, both to desire and to work for His good pleasure.” God is at work – always. The Word says God never sleeps nor does He slumber (Psalm 121:4). He doesn’t fall asleep watching over you (unlike me when I watch tv with my wife, lol).

We can rest in the fact that God is always working in our lives to accomplish His perfect will. That’s what the end of today’s verse says – “in accordance with the plan of His will.” The word for “plan” here is boule, which means “more than God’s immutable plan of physical circumstances. It always also includes the Lord’s purpose in them.” (HELPS Word-studies) So, rest in this fact – God’s got this!

Lord, thank You for “having this.” I can rest in Your promises.