Accepted in the Beloved

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. - Ephesians 1:3-14

As you start your day for Christ lay hold to the promises in these verses. Christ has given us all wisdom and prudence. We are brought together through the blood of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit that is at work within in us to make us one in HIM. For Christ said, "that He is the Vine and we are the branches." In other places in the scriptures we are called His workmanship. I am so blessed to know that the Holy Spirit is our guide, promise, and teacher until Christ returns for us. We are blessed with all spiritual blessings in Heavenly places to help shine a light for the nations to come unto Him by our participation. We offer the answer to Life within our testimonies and the blood of the Lamb. Today, receive the acceptance of our beloved the Lord Jesus. How joyous and refreshing to be embraced and fully received by our Lord as we confess with our mouths and believe in our Hearts that He is our source for all eternity.

Blessings,
Todd