Monday, July 11, 2011

The Deal of a Lifetime

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14 "who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory."

Observation: We have a guarantee of our inheritance; that's assurance of eternal life. Hope that does not disappoint.

We have an inheritance but it is not here. There is a future redemption.

We are God's possession, for Himself, for His glory. Holding to or espousing any other purpose for God's plan of redemption of the lost infinitely cheapens the work of Christ and the glory of God.

Application: I should live in the confidence of my inheritance and future. There will be two very different life modes based on where I place my inheritance and homestead.

Also, God has purchased me. I've accepted that purchase and that doesn't change. That would be the equivalent of God returning me. No, the Holy Spirit testifies in me that I'm have citizenship in heaven.

All of this is confidence that the lost don't have. I need to be sharing this with those around me. The lack of security is glaringly obvious around this world by people's frantic twisting and toiling for living a life of purpose.

Prayer: Father, please give me the boldness to witness of You, Your incredible love, and Your saving plan to those I meet. Help me to also display the confidence that should come from being sealed and secure as Your child. I love you. Amen.

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