Predestined For Glory And Excellence
For whom he did foreknow, he also did
predestinate to be conformed to the image of his
Son, that he might be the firstborn among many
brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate,
them he also called: and whom he called, them he
also justified: and whom he justified, them he also
glorified (Romans 8:29-30).
God lives in eternity and therefore knows the
future. What we call future isn’t future to
Him, but history. He already knows everything about
tomorrow, and can help you fix any mistake you’d
have made, if you’d ask Him. Your tomorrow isn’t a
surprise to Him, because He’s the eternal God: “Before
the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst
formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting
to everlasting, thou art God” (Psalm 90:2).
The Bible says He foreknew, and predestined you
to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, Jesus.
He prearranged your life for glory and excellence.
Consider what He said to Jeremiah: “Before I formed
thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest
forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained
thee a prophet unto the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5). This
isn’t just for Jeremiah; God knew you were coming and
planned beforehand for you to journey in preordained
pathways.
Ephesians 2:10 AMPC says, “For we are God’s
[own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in
Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good
works which God predestined (planned beforehand)
for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of
time], that we should walk in them [living the good
life which He prearranged and made ready for us to
live]. Predestination is at work in you. God made very
specific plans for your life, and as you fellowship with
Him through the Word and the Holy Ghost, He’ll guide
you in the path of your destiny in Him.
1 Peter 2:9 lets us know that you’ve been called,
predestined to a life of glory and excellence; not to
sickness, weakness, poverty and defeat. Yours is the
transcendent life in Christ. You’re not a nobody; your
life is for the glory of God. Hallelujah!
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for ordaining me to a life of glory,
grace and favour. I’m walking in preordained pathways;
therefore, none of my steps shall slide. I’m triumphant all the way.
Thank you for establishing me in righteousness, granting me
wisdom to do your will at all times, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
1 Peter 2:9 AMPC; Ephesians 1:11-12
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Exodus 16-17
Matthew 20:17-34
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 13:26-41
Job 28-29