Last semester I overhead two theology majors discussing the physical
features of the cross of Jesus. One had taken the position that Jesus'
nailed feet were only a foot above the ground while the other took the more
traditional view that His nailed feet were about eye level. Both of them
were quite passionate regarding their position. After one reads Ephesians 1
one can easily come to the conclusion that it does not matter. What matters
is "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: and hath put all things under his feet, . . ."

Using ancient Middle Eastern imagery Paul envisions Jesus' absolute dominion
over the entire universe by placing everything that is under His feet. Jesus
rules. Please note this is not a future tense but a present tense reign.
Best of all it is eternal. It will never be usurped. That is good news for
us. His lavish beneficence toward us means there will never be a time when
all our needs will not be fully provided.

When I use the word "needs" I am not speaking of the basic needs of
survival. I am referring to the entire needs pyramid. We will have all the
basics, all the security, all the love, all the self-esteem and all the
actualization possible for that specific moment in eternity. The next day
it will be increased as we increase in the likeness of Him. Please notice
verse 18 speaks of our increased understanding and the riches of His glory
being ours. This is heaven far beyond petting lions and playing with tigers.
This is big people's heaven.