Ephesians 1:11-14 (NIV):

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession-to the praise of his glory.

I came across this passage last week. When you stop to think about what it says, it’s pretty significant. As we live on this world and walk in this life, we need to remember what God has done for us, who we are in Christ, and why that is.

As we place our hope in Christ, it is for God’s glory. As we trust in the forgiveness and completeness of Christ, it is for His glory. As we allow our life to be fully conformed and in the hands of God, it is for His glory. Life isn’t about us, yet God allows us to be a part of the inheritance to come beacause He loves us so much.

And no matter what the future holds, our future is secure and is not in jeopardy. Just as you make a deposit on a house or a custom order or a car to secure it, our future place in God’s Kingdom is secure by God’s Son – Jesus Christ. And it’s still for His glory.

So rest secure because we are God’s and live for His glory.