3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5heb predestined us for adoption to sonshipc through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9hed made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
11In him we were also chosen,e having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will...(Ephesians 1)
Thoughts: Twice in this passage it mentions the term "predestined" combining each time with the word "chosen in him." The "pre" part is explained in verse 4- that we were chosen in Him before we had a chance to choose Him- before the creation of the world. He loved us before we had a chance to respond to His love. The "destined" part means we have a purpose- a destiny- a reason to exist and a destination. We were not put here by accident but by the Personal purpose of the Almighty God. We are chosen in Him- not only by Him- but He envelopes us with His choice. We are a part- a thread in the tapestry of God. We are part of His plan. So find peace that God chose you. Find rest in that God is your help and strength. It is not that you are somehow better than anyone else. Before you could do good or bad, He chose you. God has something for you to do with your life. Give it fully to Him.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for your grace that chooses me and uses me. Help me to relish in your grace and love.
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