Word@Work Eph4 - Ephesians 1:4a
Published: Wed, 10/01/08
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CHOSEN FOR A PURPOSE
Read Ephesians 1:4a For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. (NIV)
If you are a Christian, it is no random accident! You are in Christ because that is what Father God wanted. Indeed, you have been wanted for a long time, even before the world was made - God knew that He wanted you to belong to Him and the matter was discussed between Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Those 'well words' inviting you into God's Kingdom were the start of all the blessings ('well words') we looked at yesterday (cf Eph 1:3).
It is nice to be wanted and included, especially by God. However, 'nice' is such a limp word for the immense privilege of being the object of His choice. But it is not only a matter of privilege, because God always has a purpose in mind. His purpose for our relationship with Him is that we should be holy (special for God, saints) and blameless (spotless, without any stain or imperfection). Although we all have some way to go before that becomes reality, God has spoken that 'well word' over us, and we can be confident that He will make it happen! His powerful Word guarantees that it will, and when we see Jesus face to face, all that God has spoken will be completed in us!!
Those believers, who despair because of their weakness in temptation, should be encouraged ... God has pronounced holiness over you and He will work on you and with you to ensure a good result. Those who feel that they cannot be of any use to God, should know that He has a totally different idea. So today is a good day to accept the privilege of being chosen by the Almighty, and submit to the process of being a 'work in progress'. Knowing that, should give the confidence we need to speak good things about the One who has spoken well about us. Your confidence will show; and when colleagues notice, do tell them who has selected you for a special purpose.
Prayer: Heavenly Father. Amid all the rejection around me, thank You for choosing me to belong to You. Help me to see the disturbances in my life as the necessary inconvenience of being Your 'work in progress', Your masterpiece in the making! For Christ's sake. Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
If you are a Christian, it is no random accident! You are in Christ because that is what Father God wanted. Indeed, you have been wanted for a long time, even before the world was made - God knew that He wanted you to belong to Him and the matter was discussed between Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Those 'well words' inviting you into God's Kingdom were the start of all the blessings ('well words') we looked at yesterday (cf Eph 1:3).
It is nice to be wanted and included, especially by God. However, 'nice' is such a limp word for the immense privilege of being the object of His choice. But it is not only a matter of privilege, because God always has a purpose in mind. His purpose for our relationship with Him is that we should be holy (special for God, saints) and blameless (spotless, without any stain or imperfection). Although we all have some way to go before that becomes reality, God has spoken that 'well word' over us, and we can be confident that He will make it happen! His powerful Word guarantees that it will, and when we see Jesus face to face, all that God has spoken will be completed in us!!
Those believers, who despair because of their weakness in temptation, should be encouraged ... God has pronounced holiness over you and He will work on you and with you to ensure a good result. Those who feel that they cannot be of any use to God, should know that He has a totally different idea. So today is a good day to accept the privilege of being chosen by the Almighty, and submit to the process of being a 'work in progress'. Knowing that, should give the confidence we need to speak good things about the One who has spoken well about us. Your confidence will show; and when colleagues notice, do tell them who has selected you for a special purpose.
Prayer: Heavenly Father. Amid all the rejection around me, thank You for choosing me to belong to You. Help me to see the disturbances in my life as the necessary inconvenience of being Your 'work in progress', Your masterpiece in the making! For Christ's sake. Amen.
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