There's much to be excited about!

Based on reading: Ephesians 1

One thing that jumps off the pages of Ephesians one is how excited Paul is.

He's excited about God in Jesus Christ and about being a Christian. vs. 3"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places."

He's excited about the gospel and the blessings we receive. vs. 5 "He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us."

He's excited about the church in Ephesus. vs. 16 "I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers."

He's exited about our future! vs.18 "so that, the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power."

He's excited about Christ Power and glory and the power we share with him. vs. 20,21 "God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far about all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this present age but also in the age to come."

And Paul is excited about the universal church vs. 22 "And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all."

I'm not sure Paul could be more excited! Except for the day he sees Jesus face to face in heaven. Truly we should be that excited as well. Yes, we have a great redeemer, a great hope, a great inheritance, and we share in his power and in his glory! I hope you find joy, hope and courage from the words of Paul in Ephesians. If you meditate on these words and if you believe (despite what you might see going on around you) watch out life might become a great adventure.

God is with us in Jesus Christ! Praise be to God!
Let's move forward in faith! God is good!........

Is there joy in your journey? If not you haven't really met Jesus. Ask Him to reveal himself to you today. It will change your life forever!