6-14-07 2 Timothy 1:9

2 Timothy 1:9 (NAS)
Who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

Even before you were born, God had a plan and purpose for your life. He wrote of you in His book before your substance was formed and He planned for your rescue and salvation before the foundation of the earth.

Through His Son Jesus Christ, He rescued you from danger and destruction to keep you safe and sound forever in His Kingdom. He provided for your healing and health, so that you would not have to suffer and so that you would not perish. He made you whole and complete!

Then He called out your name and invited you to become His son, through the blood of His Only Begotten Son! When you responded, He gave you His name, adopting you into His family. He gave you the authority of His name and you received a royal title!

He has cherished and fostered you with tender care. He has made you holy, setting you apart for Himself. He has made you pure, cleansing you of every fault. He has separated you from every evil and defilement.

He did not do this because of what you have done. None of your works or endeavors could bring you to a place of salvation. But for His own purpose and design, He saved you and called you. He has determined to expose you to public view, so that those who look upon you will see His grace manifested. He has shown you good will, loving kindness mercy and favor. He has filled your life with joy and made you His pleasure and His delight! Under His hand you have thrived.

All of this was His gift to you, which He bestowed upon you freely. Through Jesus Christ, your Messiah, you have become a citizen of the Kingdom of God. And all of this was established from eternity!
Your future is secure in Him!