December 16, Day 350

Today's Reading

My reading in Ephesians today was like a long soak in a jacuzzi on a cold day. I was warmed and refreshed as I read of God's great love for us. Various passages comforted me while others challenged me. I hope you have time to read it slowly, pondering the words as you read.

I was particularly fed by a passage in the first chapter: God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. (Ephesians 1:9-11 NLT)