Ephesians 1:9-11

9He has let us know his great purpose, which had been a secret before. That plan would make him very happy. It would be possible because of Christ.

10God will make that plan happen when the time is completely right. At that time, he will bring everything together so that Christ rules all of them. That includes the things that are in heaven, and the things that are on earth.

11God is able to make all things happen just like he decides. He chose us to be his own people, because we are united with Christ. In the beginning, God had already decided that this was his purpose.