We Are; We Do

  In order to walk our path we must know who we are in Christ.  Let's review who we are.  We are God's children, heirs to all of his promises and heirs of the kingdom.  We have the Holy Spirit on deposit within us guaranteeing our inheritance.  We are blessed with every spiritual blessing.  We are chosen, forgiven, holy and blameless.  We are redeemed through his blood.  We are God's masterpiece.  We are members of Christ's body, the church, of which Christ is the head.  So we are under the headship of Christ.  And let's not forget we are loved.
  This list of who we are is just what Paul outlines in his letter to the Ephesians.  He adds more in his other letters.  Given who we are, our life on this earth should reflect what Jesus has done for us.  Paul spends the second half of his letter to the community in Ephesus outline how we should live.
  Who we are in Christ is God's gift to us for believing in his Son Jesus.  We believe; He gives.  We do nothing to deserve it or earn it.  We just receive it.  Then, in gratitude, we try to act like we have it.  We don't always succeed, but we keep practicing.  We do our best.

  For reflection:  Where or when did I do well today?  Where or when could I have done better today?
  Let us pray.  Jesus, as I look back over my day, I can see you in certain events, but not others.  Yet I know you are always with me.  Help me to look for you at the times I find the hardest.

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