[3] Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! For in our union with Christ, he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world. [4] Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be his through our union with Christ so that we would be holy and without fault before him. Because of his love [5] God had already decided that through Jesus Christ, he would make us his children—this was his pleasure and purpose. [6] Let us praise God for his glorious grace for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son!
Have you recognized the grace of God in your life? His grace always has a purpose. The favor of God in your life is not by chance, but simply to make this life better. God’s favor is intentional, drawing you to Himself for salvation. Our salvation was always His purpose, and grace was the delightful avenue through which it came.
In giving us salvation by grace, God is not just showing us a favor ( He chooses us) and mercy ( He forgives us), but He delights His own heart as He carries out His sovereign purposes, revealing His glory. The gracious God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament who freely bestows grace on us, to the praise of His glory.
Father, I am grateful that You are a sovereign God, a God of all wisdom, who does things with intentional purposes. It thrills my heart to think that you planned for our salvation before the worlds were created and that it brings You joy and delight when we surrender to the call of Your grace upon our lives. What purpose You give us for living! What assurance of Your life. Help me walk today in the knowledge that You delight to show me grace, for I want to make Your heart glad. Amen.
Filadelfia International Church Barcelona 
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