Now I See It! – Ephesians 3:1-6 - Oviedo Presbyterian Sermon
August 17, 2025
Ephesians 3:1-6
This mystery has now been revealed.
Life is full of discoveries—moments when we suddenly realize what has always been there but we overlooked. Movies give us these “Ah ha!” moments, like Dorothy waking up in The Wizard of Oz, the Statue of Liberty in Planet of the Apes, or Bruce Willis’ reveal in The Sixth Sense. Something is revealed, and our view of everything changes. The Apostle Paul experienced a revelation that changed his life—once a rabbi who studied scriptures and hunted Christians, he believed he understood faith. But on the road to Damascus, Jesus revealed himself, blinding Paul. Suddenly, what was hidden was clear, and Paul was never the same.
Paul calls this experience a mystery and a revelation. A mystery is something hidden, and a revelation unveils it. Paul’s understanding of Jesus Christ was unveiled; instead of imprisoning Christians, he was imprisoned for being one. What was once hidden—that Gentiles are heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in Christ’s promises was now openly declared. The message in Ephesians, though first given tor 1st-century Christians, remains true today: God’s plan in Jesus to unite all things and make us his children is incredible news. The question is whether we will only dip a toe into faith or dive in headfirst. Jesus makes it clear that there are no half measures; following Him requires full surrender. Though not always easy, those who entrust their lives to God discover a treasure beyond measure —a mystery revealed that changes everything.
