Accepted In The Beloved
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 (Ephesians 1:4-6).
God chose us before the foundation of the
world to be holy and without blame before
Him in love, and predestined us to be accepted in
His presence. It’s part of what His righteousness in
our spirits has produced for us; we can boldly stand
in the presence of God without guilt, inferiority or condemnation.
No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve done,
how deep in the thraldom or valley of sin you’ve been,
you’re accepted in Christ Jesus. You don’t have to run
from God, because of your sins. Imagine His gracious
invitation in Isaiah 1:18; He said, “Come now, and let
us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins
be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though
they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” He’s
not mad at you. Submit to His righteousness. Embrace
His love. Trust Him with your life, and He’ll make your
life glorious.
Now that you’re born again, you’re in Christ; He’s
already accepted you; you’re in Him. You dwell in His
presence. In His presence, you’re at liberty; you don’t
have to be afraid; you’re free to express yourself and
be yourself. You’re at liberty to function for Him and
live for Him.
Some people are still living their lives in hope that
God will accept them based on their good works. But
that’s not going to work! The Bible says, “For by grace
are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should
boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Furthermore, Galatians 2:16
says, “...by the works of the law shall no flesh be
justified”; that means accepted and declared righteous
before God!
You don’t have to feel insecure or uncertain about
your standing with God. Be bold, confident, assured
and glad that you belong to Him; that He brought you
into oneness with Himself. Hallelujah!
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for choosing me before the
foundation of the world that I should be holy, blameless
and accepted in your presence, according to the good pleasure
of your will. I function in the consciousness and boldness that
I’m justified and have peace with you,
enjoying an indissoluble oneness with you, to the praise
and glory of your grace, in Jesus’Name. Amen.
Further study
1 John 5:14-15; Psalm 4:3-5; Colossians 4:2
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 7:2-16
Proverbs 22-23
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 thessalonians 2:1-10
Jeremiah 26