Daily Bread

First, redeemed by grace for a purpose (7-10). We have every spiritual blessing in Christ. This includes redemption through his blood and forgiveness of our sins. This is in accordance to the riches of God's grace lavished on us. He did so to make known to us the mystery of his will - what he purposed in Christ - to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. We are saved to participate in the process of bringing unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. Second, for the praise of his glory (11-14). God intends for all in Christ to be for the praise of his glory. He is working out this plan of world redemption according to his will through us, who put our faith in Christ. All who believe this gospel are marked in him with a seal, the Holy Spirit. The world can be dark and times hard, but in him we have this deposit that guarantees our inheritance. As we await its fulfillment, we live in him for the praise of his glory.

Prayer: Father, thank you for including me in Christ, to live for the praise of your glory.

One Word: bring unity to all things under Christ