We are still mining nuggets from -
Ephesians 1:3-14; “In love he predestined us for adoption to son-ship through
Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious
grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.”
Here are some other related scriptures;
Romans 8:29
"For those God foreknew- (which is all of
us) - he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his
Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters."
Romans 8:30
"And those he predestined, he
also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also
glorified."
Ephesians 1:11
"In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan
of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,"
Psalm 33:12
"Blessed is the
nation whose God is the Lord,
the people he chose for his inheritance."
These verses tell us that we were not only chosen before the creation,
but we were also “predestined” to be “conformed to the image of His Son,” and
to be “adopted to sonship” through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His
pleasure and will…” This is not to say that we then have no say in the process,
or that some are “predestined” to die in their sins, because “free will” is
also part of God’s plan. We have the free will to accept or reject the will,
plan, and purpose of God. However, “The Lord is not slow
in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with
you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to
repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
Romans 8:17- “Now if we
are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ”… who
loved us and said “You did not choose me, but I chose you” add to this 8:39
“there is nothing in all of creation that can separate us from the love of God that
is in Christ Jesus.”
I have had the privilege of being a part of
an adoption involving a family in one of my churches, and these were my words
(an analogy of scripture);
“In His great foreknowledge and love, I believe
God predestined for Katelyn and Joe to be adopted by Jennie and Tom, in
accordance with His good pleasure and will.
So, Now, from this moment on, in accordance with the State of Virginia
and God himself, _____ and _____ are children and heirs of _______ and ______. Just
as Jesus said that we did not choose him but he chose us, these children did not choose _____ and ____ as parents, but _____ and ____ chose them…and they have become a family.
Because they are now a family, there shall be nothing in all of creation that
can separate their love for one another nor God’s love for each of them, in
Christ Jesus, Amen.”
If you
are a born again Christian, you have been adopted into God’s family; my
question then is; Are you enjoying your inheritance? Do you realize that you
are truly blessed because you are a child of El Elyon… the Most High God! No
matter what your circumstances, you can determine to have peace, joy, and love
because you are chosen, and predestined to be His before the creation of the
world! WOW! This is amazing! You are Blessed!
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