ENJOYING THE FATHER’S PLAN
Ephesians 1:3-8 How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son
I really like the idea that God took pleasure in the thinking out the plan that he had for us to walk in. I can relate to taking pleasure in the planning of things I do with my children and grandchildren. I take delight in thinking about what would be a blessing to them and how much fun they will have.
Rita might spend hours in the kitchen planning and fixing the food that we will enjoy with our family and friends before they ever come - and then we can simply enjoy our time together. Sometimes it is fun to get everybody in on the preparation - and enjoy the process and fellowship. Either way - it is the time together that is sweet!
Our Father has given us everything we need to fulfill His plans that He has for us to do in Christ. We can bring joy to His heart by receiving and enjoying and doing what He has predestined for us.
Enjoy His presence in your walk of faith.
Doug