Daily Devotions
May 16th, 2016 by Pastor SolleyEph 1:1-3 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
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What is it to have all spiritual blessings? There are several things in this chapter to look at and that is what we will do this week God willing. These blessings must begin with salvation, must begin with being a born again Christian. (Eph 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;) For sure the Bible is addressing Christians here. (Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus) God’s mercy and grace is certainly extended to those who are lost, to those in darkness for God withholds judgment waiting for them to get saved, waiting for them to receive the free pardon of sin offered in Jesus Christ. To a certain extent God may even bless the lost. For example a business may be blessed because they employ many Christians, an unsaved husband or wife may be blessed because of a Christian spouse, to a certain extent God may bless the lost. But the real spiritual blessings, all spiritual blessings are reserved for the redeemed in Christ.(Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ) Before we look at these blessings one must be sure they are born again, that they are a true child of God. Are you saved today? The question is not where you go to church, or do you go to church, have you been baptized, are you a good person, do you believe in God, or even have you said the so called sinners prayer. The question is one of true salvation, have you repented of sin and trusted Jesus Christ to save you asking Him and Him alone to forgive you and be your savior? There can be no real spiritual blessings until one gets saved. Be sure today that you are in the family of God and then you can look to the blessing of God.