Read Ephesians 1:6
What an incredible privilege it is to be “accepted in the Beloved.”
This truth means so much more than simply being forgiven—it means that God actually delights in us because we belong to His Son, Jesus Christ.
Think about that for a moment:
We who were once sinners, broken and unworthy, are now the objects of God’s love and joy. Not because of anything we’ve done, but because we are united with His Beloved Son.
Some Christians feel accepted by God only when everything seems to be going well—when they’re full of faith, joy, and spiritual passion. But when they feel weak, discouraged, or sinful, they fear that God has turned away from them.
The truth is, our acceptance does not rise or fall with our emotions.
It stands firm in Jesus, who never changes. His righteousness is perfect, His love unshakable, and His position before the Father eternal. Because we are in Him, our standing before God is secure forever.
When you look inside yourself, you may find nothing but weakness or failure—but look to Christ, and you’ll see everything that pleases God.
Your sins may trouble you, but they have been cast behind God’s back. You may struggle with temptation, but you are already accepted in the One who conquered sin and death.
Even the saints in heaven are not more accepted than you are today. They are accepted “in the Beloved,” and so are you—right now, by grace through faith.
So lift your heart and rejoice:
“I am accepted—not because I am worthy, but because Jesus is worthy.”
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for accepting me in Jesus, Your beloved Son.
Help me to rest in Your grace, not in my feelings or performance.
When I fail, remind me that my standing with You never changes because of Christ’s perfect work.
Let this truth fill my heart with peace, gratitude, and praise.
I am loved, forgiven, and forever accepted in the Beloved.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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