3.25.2026 - Scott Elgersma

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Ephesians 1:20-21

We read today from Ephesians 1:20-21. Read the passage now or at the end of this devotion. What can we learn today from the light of God’s word to us?

Sometimes, when we come into a devotional space, we’re calm, rested, and prepared to listen to the Spirit. Other times, we are harried, stressed, over-scheduled, and ill-equipped to hear God’s voice. In either case, allow the next few minutes to be time where you focus on breathing, posture, and clearing your mind of the things of the world. Allow the rhythm of your breath to tune you into the Spirit’s voice as you prepare to engage with the Word.

If Lionel Messi walked into my office unannounced, I expect that my jaw would drop, I would bluster and freak out a bit, and I would have no idea what to say. If Lionel Messi walked into the office of some of you, you would say hello, ask him his name, and wonder what this strange man is doing at your door.

Some of you do not know who Lionel Messi is. He is arguably the greatest soccer player of that last generation (some of you CR7 fans are losing your mind right now). He has won the Ballon D’or 8 times, which is recognized as the best player of that year. His teams for club and country have won more trophies than any other player. He won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022. His talent has set him apart as a shooter, a passer, and a dribbler with innumerable clips of him doing things that few others have ever been able to do. 

He is an icon, and it would be my honor to meet him. For some of you, meeting him would be akin to saying hello to the stranger who is next in line at the grocery store. To you, his name is just not that special. I expect you have a different name that would stand you in awe that would have little effect on me. We all have different ‘heroes’ and our interests lead us to appreciation of different people.

One name will affect all of humanity in the exact same fashion when the moment comes. The name of Jesus will move all to awe and wonder, and every human being, living or dead will be moved to lie before Christ in worship.

“That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.”

This section of Ephesians is describing the power of the Father that is given to us as his children. This is the same power that raised Christ from the dead and made his Son the King over all. 

That’s quite a ‘trite’ statement isn’t it? Christ is King over all. We say it. We acknowledge it. But do we understand it?

Christ is not just King over all of humanity. He is King over everything. The whales nod in submission. The lions lie down before him. Each one celled organism in its way lives to glorify Christ’s rule. Even the inanimate matter, the mountains, the oceans, the desert wastelands exist to show the world the glory of the one who is the king over all.

His kingship does not end at the atmosphere. His rule extends to the end of all things. Ever star, quasar, meteorite, and every heavenly body is under the rule of Jesus. His rule extends to all physical realities and spiritual ones, a realm of which we know very little. Within whatever that space is, Christ is proclaimed as King even by those spiritual beings who would instead thwart his rule.

His kingship extends to those of us who know his name and speak it in prayer, petition, and praise. His kingship will be known to those who today use his name as an epitaph, a curse, or an expression of disgust.

There will be a day when the name of Jesus is on the lips of everything, everywhere, with every bit of energy that we have. He is not just our King. He is the King. His is now, he is always has been, and he forever will be the one who rules all.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord turn his smile towards you and give you his peace.

In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

I love you all. Blessings.

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