According as he hath chosen us in him

before the foundation of the world, that

we should be holy and without blame

before him in love: Having predestinated

us unto the adoption of children by

Jesus Christ to himself, according to the

good pleasure of his will, To the praise

of the glory of his grace, wherein he

hath made us accepted in the beloved

(Ephesians 1:4-6).

Consider the tenses in what we just read! Look what

we’ve got! It’s part of the reasons you should never

think weakness, failure, defeat, poverty or sickness. Your

life was preordained and carefully planned by God for the

praise of His grace. He planned ahead of time to bring us

up in Christ for the praise of the glory of His grace so that

when people see us, they say, “Wow, God is great!”

It parallels something similar that the Bible says

in Ephesians 2:10 AMPC: “For we are God’s [own]

handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ

Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works

which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us

[taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that

we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].” He

preordained you for an excellent life. Glory to God.

That means there’s no room for frustration, sadness

and gloom in your life. There's no need to be jealous or

envious of anyone. You were fashioned for an excellent

life. He had everything about your life well thought out;

none of us is a mistake.

There's nothing about your life that God didn't know

was coming; no surprises. And all these are based on His

excellent wisdom. Read our theme scripture further to the

8th verse; it says, “Wherein he hath abounded toward

us in all wisdom and prudence.”

In other words, there's nothing about your life that's

outside the framework of God's conception. He’s already

done everything He needed to do for your life to be a

continual stream of testimonies. Therefore, live joyfully

every day, praising Him. Hallelujah!

Prayer

Dear Father, I live joyfully every day, praising you,

knowing that your nature is in me and your brand is on

me. I’m fashioned for good works and to live the good

life which you have prearranged for me. There’s no room

for frustration, sadness and gloom in my life because I’m

a superior being, created without any defect. I function

perfectly and excellently for your glory. Amen.

Further study

Ephesians 2:10 NLT; James 1:18; Jeremiah 29:11

1- Year Bible reading plan

Mark 8:27-38 & Numbers 5

2- Year Bible reading plan

Acts 22:11-21 & Psalm 46-47