40 Days in Christ: Knowing and Living Your Transformed Identity in ChristSample

Pre-Selected for A Grand Role in God’s Plan

Consider yourself part of a sports team, standing at the threshold of a significant game. The coach singles you out, designating you as a key player crucial to the team’s success. This isn’t a random choice but a deliberate act of pre-selection. Your position and role were determined before the game began, a testament to the coach’s foresight and strategy.

Ephesians 1:4 echoes this scenario in a spiritual context—God chose you, akin to the coach’s intentional selection. You have been picked for a vital role in His grand plan even before the world’s inception. God, in His omniscience, has handpicked you to play a significant part, much like a star player on His team. He has set you apart for a life of goodness and purity, standing out as a beacon on His roster.

This divine choice emphasizes God’s deep appreciation for you and unveils a meticulously crafted plan for your unique contribution. God’s selection isn’t a one-time event; He continues to choose you every day, guiding you through each year and into eternity. Gratitude is in order for His gracious and intentional choice!

Reflection:

Ephesians 1:4 emphasizes the divine act of choosing and predestining believers in love. Reflect on the profound reality that God, in His love, selected you before the world’s creation for a purpose. Consider how this truth shapes your identity and purpose.

Application:

Consider the significance of being chosen by God. How does this truth impact your sense of purpose and identity? Take a moment to thank God for His love and intentional choice, guiding you to a life of holiness and blamelessness.

Declaration:

“I declare that I am chosen by God in Christ before the foundation of the world. His love predestines me for a life of holiness and blamelessness. I embrace the purpose and identity bestowed upon me by His loving choice.”

Prayer:

Loving Father, thank you for choosing me in Christ before the foundation of the world. Your love predestines me for a life of holiness. Guide me in understanding the purpose and identity You’ve bestowed upon me through Your loving choice. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen