Devotional Message

The eternal nature of God’s plan reveals His ancient, intentional decision rooted in His choice of us. He chose each of us before time began—before the creation of the world. He didn’t need to bring us into this world at this point in time, but He did because He desired it so deeply, to have a unique relationship with each of us, to love us, to allow us to leave an impact on this world. When we find security in the ‘why’ behind our existence, we grasp the reality that God chose us in Christ—not based on our merit or what we do, but purely through His sovereign love.

The sins we commit and negative actions we take represent our starting point—but to be ‘holy and blameless’ is our desired end state, the transformation and spiritual renewal that comes from being in Christ. This isn’t about our perfection but about God’s perspective: in Him, we are already seen as holy and blameless. It is God’s eternal choice that gives each of us infinite value and purpose, because simply by being in Christ, we are being transformed into His image, becoming vessels for the Divine and witnesses to others.

What this means is profoundly beautiful: we didn’t have to earn God’s choice—He appointed us before we ever existed, and we simply receive it through faith. When you realize how you were pre-loved and pre-planned, perhaps you can see how brilliant our God is. He chose you before time began, knowing exactly who you would be, and loved you enough to make you holy and blameless in His sight through Christ.

Let’s Pray

Dear God, I am humbled to know that you intentionally chose me before the creation of the world. In full honesty, my mind can’t fully grasp how you pre-planned and pre-loved me—it is wonderful yet difficult for me to truly comprehend.

I thank you that your choice of me wasn’t based on my merit but on your sovereign love. Help me grow in holiness, to evolve from my current state to become more holy and blameless in your sight. Help me live as one who has been divinely chosen, fulfilling the purpose you designed for me before time began. Thank you for the security that comes from knowing my identity is rooted in your eternal decision to love me. Amen.

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