God has a Plan

“...also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will...” Eph. 1:11

When Paul writes about the fact that we have been “predestined according to His purpose,” it instantly gives the reader confidence in God - He has a plan, and that plan is being worked out in our lives.

Look again at the religions of the world. Their worship often centers around the teaching of dead spiritual leaders. Many never give any hope of a better afterlife. Some give a method of reaching some better station, but this life must be totally given up in toil and struggle in order hopefully to secure that “better life.”

How tragic that millions have gone into a Christless eternity. How tragic that many believers do not recognize the extent of God’s amazing grace extended to those who believe in Him. We are not redeemed so that we may simply enjoy peace and prosperity. God has an eternal plan which He is working out through the lives of every obedient child.

We worship and serve a God Who indeed is worthy of our praise - of our life. He not only has conquered the power of death and hell, but has empowered each of His children in order that all of mankind would learn of His redeeming love.