Paul was called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to 'non-Jews'. He humbly explained his role this way ...
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things. (Ephesians 3:8-9)
The phrase 'unsearchable riches' speaks of the blessings bestowed upon those who receive Christ as Lord. It was at the core of Paul's heartening message to a lost and dying world. These include ...
1. Wisdom - Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33)
2. Grace - In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. (Ephesians 1:7)
3. Provision - And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
God's purpose for imparting these treasures is our 'sanctification' ... Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:4)
The 'rarity' of something usually dictates its value, but not in this case. That which is most precious to one's soul is 'boundless' in scope; forgiveness, love, comfort, and transforming power ... all without limit.
The 'unsearchable riches of Christ' equip us to successfully finish the race; for it is ... not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6)
As a tremendously gifted evangelist, Paul could easily have been consumed with pride ... but he knew from where those gifts were issued and remained humble.
We ought to do the same.
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