Looking for something more?
We all long for Lord Jesus’ blessing in every area of our lives, but we must realize that we are already positioned in His blessing. We are searching for something He has already lavishly given us.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world…
Ephesians 1:3-4
Consider God’s grace (Greek: charis), His divine favor, and strings-free gift that saves, maintains, and transforms us. Grace, the word that means joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness has already been bestowed upon us and is the platform we stand upon but do we live in it?
And what is every spiritual blessing? Holy Spirit gifts, enablement, and the authority of His Name, to name a few.* Oh, my goodness.
We are chosen. We may have differing theological views regarding the word predestined. Yet we can all agree that the word here speaks to those who have responded to the gospel. It is an assurance of security for those who say yes to Jesus as Lord of their lives.
We have been chosen, because we are His children, to walk in His love with holiness and without blame. Again, this is our position in Jesus and how our Father sees us, whether we feel like we are holy or not. We see our messes; He looks at us and sees His Son. This is grace and our residency here and now in the Kingdom of His agape, unconditional, and can’t be earned love.**
*1 Cor. 12, Eph. 1:19, Luke 10:17-20
**Col. 1:13
Adapted from the YouVersion Bible Plan “Accepted” by Sue Boldt