'According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world,
that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love:
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself,
according to the good pleasure of His will,
To the praise of the glory of His grace,
wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved.'
(Eph 1:4-6)
There is so much in these two verses alone which is cause to bless the Lord, isn't there?
- That He has chosen us!
- Before the foundation of the world!
- Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ!
- To Himself!
- This was in accord with the good pleasure of His will!
- By His grace He hath made us accepted!!!
- In the Beloved!!
All praise to the glory of His grace!