Spiritual Blessings
Throughout Scripture, we find people who had access to God’s blessings yet lived with a scarcity mindset, missing out on the fullness of what God had given. Whether it was the Israelites longing for Egypt while manna fell from heaven, Gideon hiding in fear despite being called a mighty warrior, or the disciples panicking over five loaves and two fish while standing next to Jesus, time and time again, God's people focused on what they lacked rather than who stood with them. Even the older brother in the story of the prodigal son lived bitterly, blind to the abundance he already possessed. Like them, if we are not careful, we too can live as spiritual orphans, settling for less than what Christ has already won for us.
Comfort can sometimes cover up spiritual poverty. Many of us enjoy relative security—steady incomes, stable homes—but beneath the surface, anxiety, insecurity, and identity struggles quietly persist. It’s easy to coast through life feeling spiritually impoverished while being heirs to an unimaginable fortune in Christ. Much like the story of Zsolt and Geza Peladi, brothers who lived in abject poverty unaware they had inherited billions, we often live unaware of the spiritual riches already deposited into our lives through Jesus.
This is why the new series Living Restored matters so deeply. In Ephesians 1:4-14, Paul urgently calls us to wake up to the truth of our inheritance. If we are ignorant of what we have been given in Christ, we will live as if we are poor, powerless, and unloved—chasing blessings we already possess and doubting a love that has already been lavished on us. Paul’s words remind us that God's blessings aren't something we must earn; they have already been secured and are waiting for us to live from them.
At the very foundation, Paul teaches that we are chosen. Before the world was made, God picked us—not because of our merit, but out of pure love. Unlike the painful feeling of being picked last on the playground, in God's economy, there are no afterthoughts. You were chosen on purpose. This kind of love doesn’t fluctuate based on our performance. It's steady, fierce, and deeply personal. You are not an accident or a leftover; you are handpicked by the Creator Himself.
Paul also reminds us that we have been adopted. In Roman times, adoption carried massive legal significance—it meant a complete new identity, irrevocable rights as a family member, and full inheritance. God didn’t just save us from our old life; He permanently brought us into His family with all the privileges that come with it. Our past debts are erased, our status is secure, and our adoption cannot be undone. We are not guests in God’s house; we are His sons and daughters forever.
Furthermore, we have been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ. Redemption wasn't cheap; it demanded the ultimate price—the life of Jesus Himself. At the cross, our freedom was purchased, our chains were broken, and our worth was declared. We are no longer slaves to sin, shame, fear, or the opinions of others. Our redemption is not hypothetical; it is a legal, binding, victorious reality signed in the blood of Jesus and sealed by His Spirit.
And finally, Paul speaks of being sealed with the Holy Spirit—a mark of divine ownership and protection. Just like a legal document sealed for security, our salvation is guaranteed by God Himself. No accusation, no past failure, and no enemy can tamper with what God has sealed. When God looks at us, He doesn’t see our old record; He sees the finished work of Christ stamped across our lives. Our inheritance is not just promised; it’s secured for eternity.
So the question is: are we living like spiritual orphans or as beloved heirs? Are we striving for approval or resting in God’s finished work? Today, you don't have to chase blessings or question your place in God's family. In Christ, you are chosen, adopted, redeemed, and sealed. The right response is not striving, but worship—a life of deep gratitude for all that God has done. It’s time to stop living half-blessed lives and fully step into the inheritance Christ secured for you.