Ephesians 1:11-12
“It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.”
“Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. God’s purpose was that we Jews who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God.”
We had a place in Christ before we even knew of him. All of us crave this kind of knowing and belonging, of being treasured and protected, and it is God’s purpose for us. Regardless circumstance, we have a home in Christ, where we belong. Until we embrace this truth we search restlessly, accumulating wounds in our exploration. May we all find this place of belonging, for God’s glory.
Lord, praise you! It was this sense of belonging that drew me to you when I was a young child. No matter where I’ve walked, you have been with me. Thank you for this glorious hope I have in you.