How can we live daily as "blessed...in Christ with every spiritual blessing"? Embracing the Statement: Already Blessed “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 1:3) • In Christ, the believer is not waiting for blessing; it is a present reality. • The source: “God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” • The sphere: “in Christ”––union with Him. • The scope: “every spiritual blessing”––nothing lacking, nothing withheld. Know Your Position: Seated with Christ • Ephesians 2:6: “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” • Colossians 3:1-3 calls us to “set your hearts on things above… your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” Practical takeaway: – Think “from above,” not “up to.” We operate from acceptance, not for acceptance. – Identity precedes activity. What we do flows from where we are seated. Unpacking “Every Spiritual Blessing” • Adoption (Ephesians 1:5) – loved children, not religious outsiders. • Redemption & forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7) – guilt canceled, freedom granted. • Revelation of God’s will (Ephesians 1:9) – clarity for life’s purpose. • Inheritance (Ephesians 1:11, 14) – guaranteed future, present security. • Indwelling Spirit (Ephesians 1:13) – power and guidance inside. • All promises guaranteed (2 Corinthians 1:20). Living Out the Blessing Daily 1. Renew your mind in truth – Romans 12:2 calls us to be “transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Start each day reading or rehearsing verses that declare who you are in Christ. 2. Abide continually – John 15:4-5: fruitfulness flows from remaining in the Vine. – Practice moment-by-moment dependence: invite Him into tasks, decisions, conversations. 3. Walk by the Spirit – Galatians 5:16: “walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” – Look for the Spirit’s promptings; respond quickly. 4. Cultivate thankfulness – Philippians 4:6-7 couples thankful requests with God’s guarding peace. – Keep a running gratitude list focused on spiritual blessings. 5. Stand on divine provision – Romans 8:32 assures us God “freely give[s] us all things” with Christ. – When need arises, claim His sufficiency before seeking human solutions. Guarding the Blessing • Reject lies of lack or unworthiness; counter with Scripture (2 Corinthians 10:5). • Confess sin quickly (1 John 1:9) to keep fellowship unhindered. • Avoid comparison; your blessings are tailor-made in Christ (John 21:22). • Stay in fellowship with believers who reinforce truth (Hebrews 10:24-25). Overflow: Blessing Others • Freely you have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8). • Serve through your spiritual gifts (1 Peter 4:10). • Speak words of grace that build up (Ephesians 4:29). • Model generosity; material giving reflects spiritual abundance (2 Corinthians 9:8). Summary Snapshot Already seated with Christ, you lack nothing spiritual. Daily renew your mind, abide in the Vine, walk by the Spirit, overflow with gratitude, and let those riches spill into service. Every moment becomes an opportunity to live as one “blessed in Christ with every spiritual blessing.” |
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