SCRIPTURE: Ephesians (NIV) 1:4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
OBSERVATION: What a wonderful plan God had even before the creation of the world. He planned that His children would be holy and blameless as we come before Him. He planned that Jesus would come and give His life as the payment for our sins so that we may be holy and blameless.
This was all done, not because someone bigger then God was twisting His arm to do this for us, but because it was His pleasure and will! It was His choice to send Jesus to be the payment for our sins! He knew that it would prove to be a great victory and bring Him, and The Son honor and glory!
APPLICATION: So, it is our responsibility, and joy, to live to the praise of God’s glorious grace that has been given us through the death and life of Jesus.
Let my testimony show what He has done for me. I was lost in sin and unable to save myself. But Jesus came, took my sins to the cross, forgave me, and now actually lives in my heart!!! It is for me to live my life in a way that brings glory and honor to God.
PRAYER: Lord, through my actions and my words may people see you living inside as the Lord of Leon! May my life be “to the praise of your glorious grace” which has been freely given to me. Thank you. Amen
Pastor Leon
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