Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Richer than you think!


3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Eph 1:3-14 (KJV)
___Have you ever felt you weren't rich enough? Think no further! The Bible says that we are blessed with all spiritual blessings! Do you know how rich you are in Christ today? We have in our Spiritual Bank Account:- all spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (v3) - we are chosen before the foundation of the world (v4) - we are adopted as God's children through Jesus Christ (v5) - we are accepted in the Beloved (v6) - we have redemption through His blood & forgiveness of sins (v7) - we can know His Will (v9) - in Christ we have obtained an inheritance (v11) - we are sealed with the Holy Spirit (v13)
---Why should we be defeated when we have all we need to live this Christian lifeWhy should we feel rejected when we have been chosen before the world was createdWhy should we feel all alone when we are adopted through ChristWhy should we feel dejected when we are accepted in the Beloved?Why should we feel guilty when we can receive forgiveness of sins?Why should we be confused when we can know God's will? [Ephesians 5:17]
How then can all these riches be accessed?Simply -- by grace, through faith. FAITH.
without faith, it is impossible to please Him.
//True riches come from God by His grace, for His glory. :D

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