01/05/2020 - ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF GOD´S GRACE

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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.   - Ephesians 1:7

The apostle Paul begins this chapter by saying that we have been blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. This gives us the certainty that nothing will be lacking for us, and so we will overcome the temptations that come at us. The Word of God guarantees: Temptation has come upon you, but human (1 Cor. 10:13), something with little power, and we can get rid of it. We already have the necessary until the end of life!

Before God began the creation of the world, He foresaw what we would need. As His deeds abound, for He is great in every way, the Lord has bestowed on us with all gifts. The secret is not to “throw in the towel”. No matter what test you pass; the Most High has already given you everything concerning life and godliness (2 Pet. 1: 3).

The purpose of the Creator to create us with capabilities we do not even know is to be the praise and glory of His grace. This is His action in behalf of the lost and suffering, who are in the hands of the enemy, not knowing how to act to get rid of evil. Now all this is over, because the grace poured in and through Jesus has set us free from the empire of darkness and transported us to the Kingdom of God.

You see, by His grace, the Father made us pleasing Himself in His Beloved Son (Eph. 1: 6). The verb used to write this truth is in the past tense. This means that we have been saved from the temptations of the devil and can live with our heads held high, doing God’s will. To the Most High we have no defect, because He has redeemed us from sin and all errors. Hallelujah!

In the Savior, we have eternal redemption and are disconnected from the devil. There is no way for the enemy to have us back in their evil clutches. Our forgiveness – our forgiveness – came through the immaculate blood of Christ. Yes! We have the justification of the offenses. Our record is clean, and there is no trace of reprimand in it. Therefore, never surrender to any kind of sin again; if you do, the devil will occupy your heart again.

Everything Jesus did for us in His death was according to the riches of His grace, which are inexhaustible. But understand well, God makes them abundant for us in all wisdom and prudence. Then read the Scriptures, paying attention to them and assuming them. Thus you will take your place in Christ. Those who do not meditate on the Bible or prayerfully live with many limitations!

After hearing the Word and receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord of your life, believe: there is no condemnation for you anymore. Never accept the enemy’s small talk that you are excluded from the things the Bible says about you. You have been saved according to the riches of the grace of Christ. Hallelujah!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares