READ: Ephesians 1:7-12
Ephesians 1:7-12 (KJV)
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness 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:
11 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:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness 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:
11 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:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
KEY THOUGHT:
Belonging to a family gives you certain privileges that non-family members don’t have. For example, as a member of your earthly family, you probably have the privilege to sit at the dinner table for evening meals. Likewise, being a member of God’s family has special privileges, starting with the privilege to have everlasting life through Jesus.
CONSIDER:
- What are some of the privileges you receive by being part of your earthly family?
- Do you consider your family privileges as blessings? Why or why not?
- How have you been privileged to be part of God’s family?
APPLICATION:
Recognize the privileges of being a member of God’s family and count those privileges as blessings.
