Dear Brethren,

MEDITATION

That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in

one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him.

Ephesians 1:10

 

OBSERVATION AND INTERPRETATION

There are a few key concepts that we need to take note of:

1. The word “dispensation”

a) It simply means “administration”

b) Or “organization”

c) Implication:

i) God organizes and administers

ii) Nothing happens at random

iii) God’s plans are unfolded and revealed according to His plans

 

2. The fullness of the times

a) God works with Time in mind

b) Time may be divided into periods

i) Creation

ii) Man’s fall

iii) Plan for the Redemption of mankind

iv) Prophets foretold this

v) The sending of the Lord Jesus to be our Saviour

vi) His return to Heaven

vii) The Ministry of the Spirit from the time the Church was founded until today

viii) The fullness of God’s timetable would be when the Lord Jesus returns to earth

3. What God would do

a) He would gather all believers as one

b) This would include:

i) Those already in heaven

ii) Those presently living on earth

c) He would gather all things in Christ!

4. This is a glorious picture of what the Lord God would be doing in the future

 

APPLICATION TO LIFE AND MINISTRY

1. God has a clear and definite Plan

a) It is centered in Christ

b) It is an on-going work

c) He would complete it one day

2. Our response

a) To keep learning about how we can be more knowledgeable servants of God

b) Let us pray fervently, “Your kingdom come”

c) Let us ever look forward to the Return of the Lord Jesus Christ

d) Let us remain faithful and diligent in the work God has given to us to do

 

Prayerfully,

Pastor Charles Tan