“. . . who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).

Given our high position in Christ, it follows that God would provide whatever is necessary to accomplish His purposes in and for us.

“. . . that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love” (Ephesians 1:4).

In the grand purpose of our “selection” into God’s family, two key words are used:

“According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4).

The search for identity and meaning can drive one to great successes or tragic failures. For the Christian, however, the question is answered throughout Ephesians.

“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17).

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12).