The Fullness Of God

KJB Daily Devotion – Following Jesus With Every Chapter
Date: Friday, December 04, 2015
Chapters: Ephesians 1-3
Message Title: The Fullness Of God

Hello My Friend,

The Book of Ephesians is the tenth book of the New Testament, the forty-ninth book of the Bible, and contains six chapters. This epistle was written by the apostle Paul from Rome, and transcribed by a man named Tychicus to the church at Ephesus and to all faithful in Christ, in approximately 64AD. The purpose of the letter was to inform believers of their wealth in Christ and instruct them concerning their walk with Christ. What we are to learn from the book is that all who receive Christ are heirs to both the blessings (heavenly wealth) and responsibilities (the walk) of their calling created in them through Christ. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10.

Many people believe that when God created man that He made some good, some bad, and only those who He chooses will be in heaven. This is a false teaching, while He does use some of us for specific reasons, He doesn't choose who gets to heaven. To explain we need to know the key word in this book, predestinated, which means to predetermine or foreordain. Now, there are some things in this world that God has predetermined for all of us, we are born, and we will die. And God does appoint all to acknowledge Him, and His Son, but He has given everyone a gift that determines whether or not we choose to believe in Him, free will. Free will is a choice, and while God does want all He created to get saved, and escape hell, not all will, but those who do are sealed in Christ.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 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. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,” - Ephesians 1:3-7,11-13.

“In whom we have redemption through his blood,” In love we who believe in Christ were predestinated to be adopted as children of God by faith in Him. The reconciled and adopted believer, the pardoned sinner, gives all the praise of their salvation to their merciful and gracious Father. His love appointed this method of redemption, He spared not his own Son, but brought believers to hear and embrace His salvation.




If you have been struggling and think you have failed God, think again. Look how far you have come since having chosen to live your life with Christ in it. Paul reminds us of where we were before we knew Christ and why we know Him today. “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” - Ephesians 2:1-5,12,13.

“hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)” It is only by God's grace that we are saved, but by living for Christ we are able yo overcome every foolish thing we ever did before we received Him and even the ones yet to come. Christ changes us for the better, he gets rid of all the junk that causes unnecessary suffering, temptation, and shame, including people that keep us from living for Him. He doesn't leave us with nothing, He replaces them with a new outlook on life, blessings beyond measure, and gives us hope, joy, and peace through every trial we face. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” - John 14:27.

Even when walking in God's will, we are going to enter some trials and tribulation, and the only way that we will be able to overcome them is through Jesus. Paul tells us not to question our trials, that they are used to show the power of God in each and every one of us. “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” - Ephesians 3:14-20.

“that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” God's will is not always about trials and tribulations, it's about joys and precious promises being fulfilled. While God does allow us to face some challenges, they will all come to pass and through them we will be filled with the fullness of God. “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.” - 1 Peter 4:12-14.

Today's Prayer: God, Your mercy and grace for us is beyond measure, it's just amazing to think of what kind of life I lived before You were in it, and how You have completely changed it. Over the years You have brought peace, hope, and even joy to my life through my trials. Lord, I know I am going to mess up again no matter how much I try not to, but Your mercy endures forever. Lead me and guide me, search me and open my heart to discover anything that is keeping me out of Your will. Strengthen me and grow me as I seek Your will, looking only to You for wisdom and guidance while You are pleased to keep me here on earth. In Jesus' name. Amen.

God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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