A Prayer for the Church: on displaying God’s wisdom

“His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 3:10)

Lord, how is it that the Church should make known Your wisdom to the rulers and authorities? How weak and stumbling we are! How quick to falter and prone to wander!

Still, we read Paul’s words that the Church has a special calling to display Your vast wisdom. What a gift that the mystery of Christ is revealed in the church, that “through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promises in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 3:6). Thank You for this Christ-given reality resulting in the new community of the Church being a revelation of Your wisdom.

Lord, because of this gracious mystery, please do a work in the Church in our day and time. Because we are so far from what You have called us to be, Lord, please do a renewing work and a refining work. Bring us back by the power of the Holy Spirit to You and Your ways. Help us, Lord, to display the awesome wonder of Your holy wisdom. May You be glorified in us during these days so that You will be seen through us, Your people. Give us grace for this today and in days to come.