Focus:
Ephesians 1:9-14
'God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. God’s purpose was that we Jews who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God. And now you Gentiles have also heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago. The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him. '
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/EPH.1.9-14.NLT
Upward:
V 14: Promised Inheritance
A kept promise is beautiful. Our God is truth & cannot lie. This is a confidence we can hold tightly to. Think about the promises made to us in His word and thank Him for them. Know that the promised inheritance is good for the past, present, and future.
Inward:
V 10: Everything Under His Authority
Often, our lives feel overwhelming, yet Jesus does and will have all authority “over everything in heaven & earth”? Sit in the tension of the promises prayed a moment ago, & where you are right now. Consider what areas of your life does Jesus not have authority over? Then confess it & ask for it to come under His authority.
Outward:
V 11: He’s Working
Joining the Spirit in the plan He is working out is a part of our responsibility as followers of Jesus. Today, ask Holy Spirit to reveal where you can join Him in telling the story of God’s redemption.
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