Let's read a section from Ephesians in light of tasting of the powers of the coming age.
Ephesians 1:19-23:
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
From the Believer's Bible Commentary, William MacDonald comments these verses from Ephesians:
"What follows is almost incredible. The One whose nail-scarred hand will exercise sovereign authority over all the universe - God has given this glorious One to the church! Here Paul makes a startling revelation concerning the mystery of God's will; step by step he has been leading up to this climactic announcement. With graphic skill he has been describing the resurrection, glorification and dominion of Christ. When our hearts are still awestruck at the contemplation of this all-glorious Lord, the apostle says, "It is in His capacity as Head over all things that Christ has been given to the Church."
If we read this verse carelessly, we might understand it to say that Christ is the Head of the church. While that is true enough, the verse says a lot more. It says that the church is closely associated with Him who has been given universal sway.
In verse 21 we learned that Christ is far above every creature in heaven and on earth, in this age and in the coming age. In the first part of verse 22, we learned that all things as well as all created beings are in subjection under his feet. Now we learn that the unique calling of the church is to be associated with Him in His boundless dominion. The church will share His rule. All the rest of creation will be under His rule."
We (the church, the born again ones, those filled with Holy Spirit) will share His rule!!!
The word does say that we are "joint-heirs" with Christ!
Thought you guys might be interested!