Who is God like? V. 9 God has saved us and called us to a holy life, not because of anything we have done or wished, but because of his own purpose and grace on us in Christ Jesus. My salvation was not carried out accidently because of some person, but because God planned and fulfilled it before the foundation of this world was laid. Let us give thanks for this fact and meditate deeply on how to live. V. 10 God’s everlasting plan was revealed through our Savior Jesus Christ. This means Jesus canceled death by his death on the cross and revealed life and eternity. God’s plan for me is not to be a slave to death, but to be included in this eternal life.
What lesson is God teaching me? Vv. 11,12 Paul is not ashamed of suffering because of the gospel. This is because he has the assurance that his goal to spread the gospel is from God’s everlasting plan, and that God is able to save him in whatever circumstance. Anyone who rightly knows who God is and understands his mission, can do his ministry boldly. Why are we still afraid? Focus on God alone.
Please let me live without fear and shame for the glory of the gospel, which you fulfil in eternity and in your work.
