Leave it to God's grace to go far beyond our expectations. The Apostle Paul begins by telling the Gentile followers of Jesus at Ephesus that because of Jesus they are no longer foreigners and strangers, but instead citizens of God's kingdom, AND members of God's own household. This would seem blessing enough, it is a tremendous boon to all who come to Jesus by faith. And yet, Paul goes further, telling us that not only has God made us citizens of his kingdom, and members of his household, God has gone much further by choosing to dwell within us.
In the Ancient World, having God dwell among us would be a big deal. The tabernacle and Temple reflected this blessing. Having God literally take upon himself humanity, in the Incarnation, was an shocking step forward. This is more. God isn't just WITH us (amazing as that is), God is WITHIN us. The implications are many and varied, all wondrous to consider.
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