Ephesians 4:1-3
People
are saved when they trust Jesus Christ as Savior and choose to follow Him.
Right then, most Christians realize that they will dwell with Him forever in
heaven. But many don’t understand what they can expect for the remainder of
their lives on earth.
One
benefit that’s available immediately is a growing relationship with the Lord.
The Father’s oneness with Jesus (John 10:30) illustrates the intimacy God wants
to have with His children. He had this type of closeness in mind at creation—a
relationship with man is an avenue for Him to express His love and for us to
worship and understand our Maker.
Another
advantage is that Christ-followers are promised clear guidance through God’s
Holy Spirit. Decision making is a part of everyday life. It is impossible for a
mere human to know every variable and nuance before choosing which path to
take. But the Lord knows all things—past, present, and future. With godly
wisdom available, it’s hard to understand why anyone would prefer to trust his
own hunches.
Provision
is yet another blessing guaranteed for believers. There will be hard times, but
God gives Christians everything necessary for following Him (Phil. 4:19). And
His grace will always prove more than sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9). How
abundantly God gives to His children! One word of caution, though: these gifts
are effective only when believers walk obediently with Him. Sin can stifle
them.
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