Nothin's Catching Him by Surprise 8-20-13

“God decided in advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. 

This is what He wanted to do, and it gave Him great pleasure.” Eph. 1:5

The embodiment of foresight:

God decreed from eternity, deciding before the foundation of the world, to appoint YOU to be adopted into His family.

The embodiment of love:

According to His own delight and great pleasure, 
knowing that He would have to purchase your freedom with the blood of his Son, 
He chose you (and us) to be His precious child, His beloved treasure.

The embodiment of achieving ultimate objective:

At the right time God will bring everything together under the authority of Christ
—everything in heaven and on earth. (Eph. 1:10)

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these?

If God is for us, who can ever be against us. (Rom. 8:31)

“You will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic.

Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately.

 Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world.

But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.

Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed.

You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers.

Many will turn away from Me and betray and hate each other.

And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people.

Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.

But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, 
so that all nations will hear it; then the end will come.”

Matt. 24:6-14

“The Righteous do not fear bad news;

They confidently trust the LORD to care for them.” Ps. 112:7

The LORD says, "I will rescue those who love Me.

I will protect those who trust in My Name.” Ps. 91:14

Amen and AMEN!  Big hugs this week, Shaun and Betsy