Ephesians 3:8-12

8I am the least important of all God's people. But God has given this special work to me because he is so kind. He has sent me to tell his good news to the Gentiles. Then they know about the many valuable things that Christ has prepared for us.

9I help everyone to know how God makes his purpose happen. God himself created all things, and he has hidden this secret during past times.

10But now God wants the people of his church to show everyone how wise he is in every way. He wants the spiritual rulers and everything that has authority in the heavens to know this.

11This had always been God's purpose, from the beginning of all things. And it was our Lord Christ Jesus who made it happen.

12Because we are united with Christ, we can come near to God. We are not afraid to do that. We can be sure that God will accept us, because we trust in Christ.