Thursday, February 26, 2026
This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches of Christ… Ephesians 3:8
Incalculable Riches for You
Some people never feel like they deserve good things. They struggle to ever feel worthy of an honor, or gift. In verse 8 of Ephesians chapter 3 Paul talks about being given a gift of revelation. Paul calls himself the least of all saints having been given the grace of this revelation and the honor and privilege of proclaiming this very special message to the Gentiles.
Paul marveled at the grace that was given to him to get to be the one who proclaims this message. He remembered where he came from, and he knew firsthand the incalculable riches of Christ. Before he became a believer he persecuted believers. Like the Gentiles, who would have believed that the incalculable riches of Christ – the very one whose people he tried to kill and imprison – would be for him? But this is the beautiful message of the Gospel. Paul, the least of all saints, was the perfect one to deliver this message to a group of people who had not known Christ’s hope, mercy, forgiveness, redemption, and love.
The Gentiles were often viewed by Jews as pagans or unclean. This message would be unbelievable, not only to the Gentiles who could never have imagined being included in the recipients of the incalculable riches of Christ, but also to others (Jews) who believed they were above the Gentiles in many ways. This message would be like being handed a treasure or inheritance of which you never thought you were worthy of inheriting.
What are the incalculable riches of Christ? They are incalculable – unsearchable – meaning there is no way we could ever even think of all of them. Here are some:
- Redemption: Saved and redeemed from our sins
- Forgiveness: The release from guilt and punishment for sins.
- Eternal Life: The promise of everlasting life with God.
- Access to God: We have instant access to God any time we need him.
- The Holy Spirit: A helper within us granting wisdom, guidance, and boldness.
- Spiritual Adoption and Inheritance: An inheritance and adoption as a child of God.
Christ’s incalculable riches are beyond our human comprehension. The message for the Gentiles is the same message for all of us - the profound spiritual blessings and treasures found in a relationship with Him and as a result of a relationship with him are for us. They are treasures found in Christ – for all who are in Christ. We have been given this same inheritance of incalculable riches in Christ that we are not worthy to hold. But Jesus himself has redeemed us and justified us so that we are eligible through his shed blood – the payment for our sins. In him we are all eligible for the same riches, and that’s good news for Gentiles - and all of us. Not only has Christ granted us forgiveness and freedom from our sins, but he heaps on incalculable riches that we don’t deserve but he gives them to us because he loves us.
Take a long look at your life. Sometimes we only see what is wrong and missing. Think of the incalculable riches Christ has given you and thank him for his unfathomable grace, mercy, and love he has given you. Share those incalculable riches with someone who needs to hear it today.
