God’s ultimate intention was not merely to display His glory in Christ but to share that glory with us.
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1. God’s Eternal Plan Made Visible in Christ
From the foundation of the world, God’s intention was not hidden—it was waiting for its unveiling in Christ. The mystery that puzzled prophets and angels is now revealed: God purposed to unite all things in Christ, both in heaven and on earth. Jesus is not an afterthought but the eternal plan manifest in time. Through Him, God demonstrates His desire for reconciliation, restoration, and redemption of humanity.
📖 Ephesians 1:9–10 (AMP) – “He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, with regard to the fulfillment of the times [that is, the end of history, the climax of the ages]—to bring all things together in Christ, [both] things in the heavens and things on the earth.”
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2. God’s Intention to Reveal Himself as Father
Religion painted God as distant, fearful, and unreachable. But in Christ, the Father’s heart was revealed. Jesus called Him “Abba”—an intimate term showing us that God’s deepest intention is relationship, not ritual. His desire has always been to dwell among His people, not just to rule over them. Christ came to break the lie of separation and restore the intimacy of Eden.
📖 John 14:9 (AMP) – “Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you for so long a time, and you do not know Me yet, Philip, nor recognize clearly who I am? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”?’”
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3. God’s Intention to Save, Not Condemn
Humanity often interprets God’s holiness as a desire to punish. But Christ revealed the opposite: His intention is salvation. The mission of Jesus was never condemnation but restoration. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He displayed the mercy and justice of God working hand in hand. God’s justice was satisfied at the cross so His mercy could freely flow to us.
📖 John 3:17 (AMP) – “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but that the world might be saved through Him.”
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4. God’s Intention to Bring Us Into Sonship
God’s plan was never to make us servants bound by fear but sons and daughters sharing His glory. In Christ, we are adopted into God’s family and given inheritance rights. This is more than forgiveness of sins—it is restoration of identity. His intention was always that we would not live as beggars outside the palace but as heirs seated with Christ in heavenly places.
📖 Romans 8:15–17 (AMP) – “For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear [of God’s judgment], but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons [the Spirit producing sonship] by which we [joyfully] cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ The Spirit Himself testifies and confirms together with our spirit [assuring us] that we [believers] are children of God. And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.”
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5. God’s Intention to Establish His Kingdom on Earth
Christ’s message was not centered on building churches or religious systems but on the Kingdom. God’s intention was to extend His reign from heaven into earth through a people aligned with His will. In Christ, the kingdom came near, demonstrating authority over sickness, sin, demons, and even death. His purpose was not just to save individuals but to inaugurate a new order of life under God’s rule.
📖 Luke 17:20–21 (AMP) – “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed or with a visible display; nor will people say, ‘Look! Here it is!’ or, ‘There it is!’ For behold, the kingdom of God is within you [in your hearts] and among you [surrounding you].”
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6. God’s Intention to Reveal His Glory in Us
God’s ultimate intention was not merely to display His glory in Christ but to share that glory with us. Jesus prayed that the same glory the Father gave Him would rest upon us. This means God never designed us for survival but for manifestation. His purpose in Christ was to restore us to the original image—living reflectors of His divine glory in the world.
📖 John 17:22 (AMP) – “I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one, just as We are one.”
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✨ Summary:
The intentions of God in Christ are clear—reconciliation, revelation of the Father, salvation, sonship, kingdom establishment, and glory-sharing. What religion hides, Christ reveals. God’s desire has always been to dwell in His people, walk with them, and manifest His nature through them.
