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  YOU ARE PART OF HIS TREASURE
  by Theodore Epp
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Summary: As believers, we are of great value to God and will abide
forever, and we should live in light of this truth.

Topics: "God's Grace", "Value of Believers"
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:16

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Theodore Epp emphasizes that believers are not just an inheritance for
Christ but are considered His glorious treasure, highlighting the
immense value God places on people over the universe itself. He explains
that while the cosmos will eventually fade, redeemed humanity will
endure forever, showcasing God's grace through us in the ages to come.
Epp encourages believers to recognize their worth in God's eyes, which
should inspire praise and resilience amidst life's challenges. He
reminds us that our struggles are tools used by God to shape us into the
likeness of Christ, reinforcing the importance of maintaining faith and
hope. Ultimately, we are called to serve the Lord with the assurance of
receiving our inheritance from Him.

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Ephesians 1: 16-18

From Ephesians 1:18 it is apparent that we are more than a mere
inheritance of Christ. Paul emphasized the kind of inheritance we are to
Christ in the words "riches of the glory of his inheritance." Believers
are an inheritance of glorious riches to Christ.

This reveals to us what God considers to be of greatest value in the
universe. It is not the planets or stars; it is people. God created the
universe by His might and power, but He purchased mankind by His
precious blood. This universe will someday pass away, and God will
create a new heaven and a new earth. But man, who has been redeemed by
Christ, shall abide forever! This reveals how important believers are to
God. No wonder God is going to display the exceeding riches of His grace
through us in ages to come (2:7). This is why Jesus desires to present
the Church "to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle,
or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish"
(5:27).

When we consider the marvelous truths of what God thinks of us as
believers, it causes us to be filled with praise because of our
wonderful Saviour. Although there are times when, humanly speaking,
there is only despair, we are able to lift our eyes to Christ and know
that He is working in us to accomplish that which will bring glory to
Him. So it is important that we do not become discouraged with
circumstances; these are the very tools that God uses to make us more
like Christ.

"Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the
inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ" (Col. 3:24).

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