TOPIC: LIVING WITH A PURPOSE
TEXT: Ephesians 1:7-12(NKJV)
- 1:7. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
- 1:8. which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,
- 1:9. having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself,
- 1:10. that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth — in Him.
- 1:11. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,
- 1:12. that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.
STUDY:
God does nothing without setting out first, his purpose (Isa. 46:10). It therefore becomes crucial for us to search out through the help of the Holy Spirit, his purpose for choosing us; otherwise, we would be found to be abusers of ourselves.
Our text reveals the mystery of God’s will or purpose for choosing us in Christ: It is because God wanted a people He will call his own, his own inheritance (v.11). He wanted a people set apart for himself alone, and destined for a glorious living.
As his inheritance, we are predestined to play a key role in his unfolding purpose that will make everything conform to his will. We are to live in a way to bring him glory and praise. Are you living out this purpose? Is Christ finding full expression in your life, family, place of work, business and career?
God’s desire is that as He looks down on the earth, where He has placed you to occupy for him, He will see nothing but Christ, fully expressed. Anything you are doing here on earth, if it does not showcase Christ, is an abuse of divine investment in your life.
PRAYER:
Father, please prevail over me. Help me to live for you alone, Amen!
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