In Christ Realities_A Short Devotional of Ephesians_Day 5
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DAY 5
PURPOSED IN CHRIST
8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ – Ephesians 1:8 (NIV)
Wow, imagine…
You are purposed in Christ! He has decided to make known the mysteries of His will to you. It was His good pleasure to give you His Kingdom (Luke 12:32).
If by this time there is still any doubt in your mind, I want to encourage you to reject those thoughts outright, because God has chosen you, and in addition, He purposed you!
There is no need to feel tossed to and fro, without purpose, for the Master of the Universe, has already decided what you have been destined for, and that destiny, is greatness itself!
Jesus said that He came to give us life, and life in abundance! As Gustav Gous says, a 10 out of 10 life! (John 10:10).
In the infamous words of St. Irenaeus (spiritual son of Polycarp, who in turn was a son/disciple of John, the beloved disciple);
“The glory of God is the living man, and the life of man is the vision of God’
What is it that gives you life, that energises you, that makes you feel alive? That gives a clue as to the purpose God has shaped you for.
Reflection Prompts
• What activities or moments make you feel most alive and energised? How might they hint at God’s purpose for you?
• Read Psalm 139:16 aloud. Thank God for writing your days already in His Book, how does this make you feel?.
Prayer:
Thank you, Papa Father, for creating and forming me for Your purpose, I praise you for you all my days were written in your Book, before one of them came to pass (Ps 139:16)
PURPOSED IN CHRIST
8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ – Ephesians 1:8 (NIV)
Wow, imagine…
You are purposed in Christ! He has decided to make known the mysteries of His will to you. It was His good pleasure to give you His Kingdom (Luke 12:32).
If by this time there is still any doubt in your mind, I want to encourage you to reject those thoughts outright, because God has chosen you, and in addition, He purposed you!
There is no need to feel tossed to and fro, without purpose, for the Master of the Universe, has already decided what you have been destined for, and that destiny, is greatness itself!
Jesus said that He came to give us life, and life in abundance! As Gustav Gous says, a 10 out of 10 life! (John 10:10).
In the infamous words of St. Irenaeus (spiritual son of Polycarp, who in turn was a son/disciple of John, the beloved disciple);
“The glory of God is the living man, and the life of man is the vision of God’
What is it that gives you life, that energises you, that makes you feel alive? That gives a clue as to the purpose God has shaped you for.
Reflection Prompts
• What activities or moments make you feel most alive and energised? How might they hint at God’s purpose for you?
• Read Psalm 139:16 aloud. Thank God for writing your days already in His Book, how does this make you feel?.
Prayer:
Thank you, Papa Father, for creating and forming me for Your purpose, I praise you for you all my days were written in your Book, before one of them came to pass (Ps 139:16)
