Blessed In Christ

06/10/2025 2 min
Blessed In Christ

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Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) - “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.”Who am I—really? We often answer with what we do or what we’ve been through. But careers shift, titles change, and even our failures don’t stay the same. In Ephesians 1, Paul lifts our eyes to a better anchor: our identity in Christ.In Christ, God the Father chose us “before the foundation of the world” (v.4). He didn’t pick us because we were impressive; He loved us and set us apart to belong to Him. He “predestined us for adoption” (v.5)—not merely pardoned, but brought into the family. That means your worth is not earned; it’s bestowed.In Christ, the Son redeemed us “through his blood” and forgave our sins (v.7). The price has been paid in full. Shame doesn’t get the last word; grace does. And more—God has made known “the mystery of his will” (vv.9–10): a plan to unite all things in Christ. Your life is not random; it’s woven into His bigger story.In Christ, the Holy Spirit sealed us (v.13). Think of a seal as God’s mark of ownership and protection. The Spirit is also the “guarantee of our inheritance” (v.14)—a down payment of the glory to come. On the days you feel uncertain, the Spirit whispers, “You are His.”This is who you are: chosen, redeemed, sealed. Not because you’ve earned it, but “to the praise of his glory” (vv.6, 12, 14). Let that settle your heart today. When job titles fade, when success feels thin, when failure shouts—return to this unchanging truth: in Christ, you are richly blessed by God’s grace.Do your roles or regrets define you more than Christ? Take five minutes to thank the Father for choosing you, the Son for redeeming you, and the Spirit for sealing you. Live today as a child loved by God—extend grace, practice holiness, and rest secure.PrayerFather, thank You for choosing me, Jesus for redeeming me, and Holy Spirit for sealing me. Let Your grace define my worth and direct my steps. Teach me to live as one who is loved, forgiven, and secure—in Christ. Amen.