Ephesians Lesson 1/Day 6 (1:3-14)

I think it was the Oprah show back in the early 80’s when I saw my first “Before/After” show. It was so unbelievable and exciting to see this shy, frumpy, lady, transformed by a great haircut, a fabulous outfit and glamorous make-up into a confident, happy, woman – like she was all new from the inside out. Her family so thrilled for her, her friends amazed, and the audience of complete strangers clapping and cheering and gasping with wonder and enthusiasm – like if a woman like that could get such a miraculous transformation, anything is possible! I can’t help but feel the same when I read these verses in Ephesians. To think that the powerful words apply to me...chosen, blessed, adopted, redeemed, receiving an inheritance, united in Christ...wow. But the joy of these truths is only made if I know the alternative – that without Christ I’m lost, without hope, on my own, not part of the kingdom family. The beauty and power of the “after” is only because of what could have been in the “before.” Thank God that I have been blessed “in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” Those blessings are secure, far out of reach of any power on earth to take them away and that’s where my true joy and security is found! Amen! Join "Weekdays in the Word" with Jennifer and the Dwelling Richly Bible study at La Mirada Christian Church women's ministry. You can join "Live or Later." ...Live at 7am at www.facebook.com/lmccwomen ...Later any time at www.YouTube.com/c/jenniferrichmond or the Dwelling Richly podcast on any podcast app. Be sure to subscribe for updates and leave a comment.