October 30 – November 6, 2026

God Sets the Stage

Ephesians 3:10 “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.”

You and I have the magnificent honor of revealing the wisdom of God
to supernatural beings, the principalities and powers watching the
church! Your part may seem insignificant, but it takes on astounding
proportions as a showcase for the testimony of God’s mercy. The
church is the theater for the display of God’s wisdom and glory!
God Himself set the stage in Genesis 1:1-5 (“NEV” version!) In the
beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God called the
heavenlies the audience. God called the earth the stage. And God said,
“Let there be light,” and the enormity of the spotlight of God
illuminated the dark, empty, and formless stage.

Upon this stage, the angels watched God leave the presence of heaven
to walk with Adam and Eve. They watched as man rebelled and God had
to separate Himself from His beloved creation. Upon this stage, the
angels witnessed the incredible scene of God the Son leaving heaven
and taking on a human body. All eyes of the heavenly realm watched
Jesus’ birth; all witnessed His sinless life. All watched as man again
rebelled, this time sending Jesus to a horrific death on a cross.

But something changed! The rulers and authorities in the heavenlies
witnessed Jesus emerge from the grave, Savior! Now all of heaven
watches us! As we lead one person to Jesus, an audience is intently
watching us act out this world-class production called redemption!
“…there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one
sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10). Demons shudder. Angels cheer!

God is at work in you to make principalities and powers in heavenly
places stand up and take notice! You fit into the cosmic significance of
the church as with fire and passion you give glory to God! Next time
you do what you consider the smallest thing for the Lord, stop and
listen! Do you hear that? All of heaven is cheering you on!

 

This is an excerpt from a 90-day devotional written by Emil and Karen. To order the full devotional, click on the TO ORDER DEVOTIONAL page.