Ephesians 3:7-9
7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.
8 Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.
9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
It is not difficult for me to feel the burden Paul is expressing in this passage. Paul is usually quite transparent but wise men know that complete transparency is impossible. Not because we would hide, though I am glad we are not confessing here, but because we are incapable of discerning our own hearts. We are called to trust Christ alone. We must be busy taking our mission of flesh crucifying seriously. Our enemy has been defeated and is unable to touch us without the knowledge of our Mighty savior. We belong to Christ and we are in him now and forevermore. Our challenge is to walk in that reality and ignore the taunts of the enemy to the contrary.
Paul was not emboldened to preach on the basis of his record or credentials, rather he was inspired by the "unsearchable riches" of Christ. The joy of knowing him in the power of his transforming gift of grace is beyond the weakness that would stop his servants from declaring his excellent greatness. Jesus is the inspiration for service.
Grasp the importance of the revelation of Christ; He wants to fellowship with us. Amazing! Don't let the enemy steal the joy that comes with the knowledge of His revealed love toward us in his death and resurrection.
It is time to release the praise in our hearts and receive the power that comes from the knowledge of being chosen, predestined, redeemed, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. God is good and his mercy endures to all generations.
Rejoice! His love has been revealed, proven, and given to us without measure.
Hallelujah!