Paul, a devout Jew, was soundly converted to be God’s messenger of grace. The Lord used him to reveal His mystery. Ephesians 3:10 says, “To the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the  church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places.”

There is more. Verse 11 says, “According to the  eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.” It all fits together like a jigsaw puzzle. Until it was time for the church to be birthed, the mystery remained hidden.

When I think of God’s manifold wisdom, I picture a kaleidoscope. One slight turn and the whole scene changes. Every trial that we go through is part of His manifold wisdom ~ displaying His church before our defeated enemy! Verse 12 says, “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.”