Are You Accepted in Christ?
"Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved," (Ephesians 1:5 NKJV).
It is important to recognize the difference between acceptance and approval. Acceptance pertains to who we are, approval to what we do. We might not approve of someone else’s decision, but we accept them regardless because we love them. When others disapprove of our choices, knowing we are accepted in the Beloved frees us from rejection. God calls us out of rejection into acceptance.
Knowing and believing we are accepted in Christ Jesus strengthens our spiritual walk. It enables us to accept others. It is only by God’s grace, through His amazing love, that we can do so. We love God because he loved us. Because God forgives us, we forgive ourselves and others. Because God accepts us, we accept others.
The more we receive our value from God, the less we look for it from other people. We seek to please God, not man, and make decisions from our place of acceptance in the Lord. Even when we do not make the right choices, we trust His love and acceptance remain. He helps us forgive ourselves and teaches us how to choose wisely in the future. We receive His empowerment to move forward, by His grace and mercy, and walk strong in Him, from glory to glory!
It is important to recognize the difference between acceptance and approval. Acceptance pertains to who we are, approval to what we do. We might not approve of someone else’s decision, but we accept them regardless because we love them. When others disapprove of our choices, knowing we are accepted in the Beloved frees us from rejection. God calls us out of rejection into acceptance.
Knowing and believing we are accepted in Christ Jesus strengthens our spiritual walk. It enables us to accept others. It is only by God’s grace, through His amazing love, that we can do so. We love God because he loved us. Because God forgives us, we forgive ourselves and others. Because God accepts us, we accept others.
The more we receive our value from God, the less we look for it from other people. We seek to please God, not man, and make decisions from our place of acceptance in the Lord. Even when we do not make the right choices, we trust His love and acceptance remain. He helps us forgive ourselves and teaches us how to choose wisely in the future. We receive His empowerment to move forward, by His grace and mercy, and walk strong in Him, from glory to glory!
Recent
Archive
2025
January
Under God's CareWrite the VisionGod's Spirit Dwells in YouGlorify GodLiving SacrificesA Table of AbundanceThe Power of ForgivenessStart Your Day with GodRest in His StrengthGlorify God in EverythingConfidence in His WorkPeace Beyond UnderstandingForgive and Be FreeCast Your Cares Upon HimStand Firm in FaithStrengthened by ChristAbide in Me and I in YouSet Your Mind AboveVictorious and SteadfastCherished and GuidedNothing is Too Hard for GodMore of Him, Less of MeFully ConsecratedPreserved by GodThe Only WayBy Faith, Not by SightBrand NewHoly Boldness or Arrogance?Not From GodBold Actions of FaithUnder His Influence
February
Hearing His LovingkindnessTrusting God's LeadingPressing On in FaithOpen Doors and OppositionOur Good ShepherdShaking Off ResentmentGuarding Your HeartThe Power of ForgivenessThe Power of AgreementVintage Wine MakingDon't Give UpKnowing He Hears UsThe Fire of His PresenceGod My ProviderHealing in the Father's HandsThe Depth of His LoveResting in God's Unconditional LoveRooted in Love: Standing Firm in ChristNothing Can Separate us from God's LoveReflecting Christ's LoveThe Power of Perfect LoveFilled and EmpoweredThe Bread of LifeFinding Rest in JesusA Masterpiece of God's DesignEstablished and GuardedStand Firm in FaithThe Spirit of TruthThe Light of the WorldDirected into God's Love
March
Unshakable FaithRemoving Spiritual BarriersAbiding in the True VineSearch My Heart O GodBe Still and KnowThe Power of Saying NoThe Power of AgreementGuarding Your HeartLed by the SpiritDivine OpportunitiesDo Not Grow WearyAccepted in the BelovedAdopted as Sons?Faith Comes by HearingRooted and Built UpCrucified with ChristThe Power of the GospelWalking in the SpiritReceiving Jesus with JoySteadfast in FaithWe Are HisMore Than ConquerorsPress OnStep Into the PromiseNo CondemnationSacrifice of PraiseThe Incorruptible SeedVictory SecuredShining BrighterSword of the SpiritStrength in Weakness
No Comments