Man has always tried to be master of the universe. He has even devised a game with that name, but God made the universe and is still in control of it.
Man has always tried to usurp the position of God. Even Christians find it difficult to remain a servant; they try to make God theirservant by coming to Him with long lists of requests rather than seeking His will before they pray. Man has rarely allowed God to be God.
Jesus' life is a perfect example of how we ought to live. There was a reason for his painful crucifixion which we must understand. You and I would have preferred to save Jesus from this ugly death, and we would have joined those who said "Come down from the cross and save yourself" (Mark 15:30). Or we might have thought to destroy Caiphas or Pilate who wanted to kill Him. Why should the Son of God have to die in this way? Even Jesus cried, "Father, take this cup from Me" (Mark 14:36). Yet as we begin to understand God's plan, we can understand why Jesus had to die.
Only God knew that He must get to the root of man's problem before the problem could be eradicated. He knew He must destroy the power of Satan, not that of Caiphus or Pilate: "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work" (I John 3:8 NIV). He broke the chains of death and hell that man would be set free to fellowship with Him and live eternally. To understand God's plans for the world, you and I need to become a pure and holy people so that the true church of Jesus Christ can be built.
Christians are "living stones" (I Peter 2:5-6) with which the Master of the Universe is building His kingdom in the hearts of His people. He carefully chooses and washes each stone in His blood to remove the stains of sin before each person is fit to be part of His church. Christ is the cornerstone of this spiritual building.
The blueprint drawn by the great Architect is now visible to those who wish to look at it. We see Him as Creator, Saviour, and King of the hearts of His people--those who are His living stones. This is the glorious church without spot or wrinkle which Jesus is bringing into being (Eph.5:27). The Master of the Universe has a detailed plan; we do well to cooperate with it.
To our God, the Master of the Universe, be glory and honour and dominion and power forever. Praise His holy Name!
© 1999, Doreen Palmer