Like Brandt Jean, we can extend remarkable forgiveness to others by God’s grace. As Christians, we are called to be people of forgiveness, reflecting the mercy that was shown to us (Eph 4:32). Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to be harmed. It only breeds bitterness…
We have been reconciled to God through the blood of Christ. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us and made peace through his cross (Rom 5:10; Col 1:20). Now he has given us this ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18). He has commissioned us as his ambassadors of…
God, in his great wisdom, has chosen to reveal his magnificent plan to us – to unite all things under the loving lordship of Christ (Eph 1:9-10). All of creation was meant to be under Christ’s headship, living in harmony under God’s wise and gracious rule. But sin corrupted everything,…
We were absolutely helpless, enslaved to the guilt and power of sin. Our condition was utterly hopeless. But Jesus willingly took all our sins upon himself and paid the ultimate price to secure our full redemption. Though we were guilty captives on death row, Jesus came and said, “I’ll take…
We all carry guilt from sins we’ve committed. Like Amber Guyger, we’ve harmed others, even unintentionally. Whether it’s lying, cheating, being harsh with our words, or any other trespass, we all have regrets. These failures can haunt us, keeping us stuck in shame and despair. But the good news is…
Text: Ephesians 1 Remember today who you are in Christ – loved, chosen, adopted, blessed beyond measure – and stand firm in your true identity. Don’t let anything shake you from the rock of God’s amazing grace shown to you in Jesus. Fix your eyes on his steadfast love, take…
Text: Ephesians 1 God didn’t choose you because you were holy, but he did choose you to become holy by the power of the Spirit. Pursue your high destiny in Christ today through the Spirit’s power. Is there an area of thought, attitude, speech or behavior he is calling you…
Text: Ephesians 1 All of God’s blessings reside in Christ, and if you have Christ, you have everything you need for life and godliness. Every spiritual blessing – like forgiveness, joy, peace, hope, adoption, wisdom, eternal life – is yours in Jesus. What spiritual blessing do you most need to…
Text: Ephesians 1 If you belong to Christ, you have been adopted into God’s family. You are no longer an orphan wandering alone through life, but a beloved child welcomed home. You can now call the Most High your Father. You have an older brother named Jesus who protects you.…
Text: Ephesians 1 Before you did anything good or bad, before you accomplished anything noteworthy, before you even existed, God set his love on you and chose you to be his own. He didn’t choose you because you were wiser, stronger, or more spiritual than others. Not because of anything…