MIND-BLOWING WEALTH
Ephesians 1:3-14
Vv. 4-6: “For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love, He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance to His pleasure and will—to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the One He loves.”
Remember how God’s pleasure and will works everything out for our good in God is Good, God is Great devotion? This devotion will prove that!
“Want to play catch?” Miguel asked his classmate, Greg, at recess from the 4th grade.
“I just need to blow off steam, I’m so mad!” Greg threw the ball hard into his gloved hand.
“Why” Miguel wondered.
“My Dad just lost his job. We may have to move—and it’s almost Christmas!”
Miguel’s concern showed on his furrowed brow. “That’s tough, Greg. I am really sorry….But you’re a Christian, right?”
Greg nodded his head, catching another hard-thrown ball. Turning to face Miguel he asked, “What’s that got to do with it?”
“Everything! Whenever I get down, I remember that Jesus died for me, and how rich I am as a Christian.”
Miguel’s right. Christians are heirs to mind-blowing wealth! Our inheritance will never perish, spoil, or fade. It’s reserved for us in heaven right now (1Peter 1:4). In fact, followers of Jesus already have it!
Ephesians 1:11 says, “In Him [Jesus] we are chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him Who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.” This treasure isn’t earned; it comes because of whose we are. The deal is sealed with the indwelling Holy Spirit, Who guarantees promised eternal life.
This seal shows Who owns and has authority over us. This seal guarantees freedom, salvation, and resurrection from death! What else is our inheritance? Most of the delight is beyond earthly understanding, but Scripture gives us a sneak preview. Our weak human bodies and souls will be transformed into what will never wear out. We’ll have glorious bodies, and be free from sin and death (Philippians 3:20-21).
After talking awhile, Greg smiled at Miguel. “You’re right, Miguel. I shouldn’t think of my troubles as the worst thing in the world. The worst thing is not believing in Jesus!”
Take Home Nugget
God blesses His kids with mind-blowing riches to show us “the incomparable riches of His grace expressed in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:7). This amazing goodness should inspire us to devote each day to live for Him.
J.D. Griffith
“Whatever is done in love for Christ
Will one day have heaven’s reward;
Today let’s do what we can for Him,
Our loving Savior and Lord.
Hess
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