Made Alive in Christ

“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world . . .”

— Ephesians 2:1

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us… raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

— Ephesians 2:4–6

God has made us alive—not just physically, but spiritually. Once, we lived according to the world’s ways, shaped by its values and driven by our own selfish desires. We were spiritually dead, walking in darkness, separated from the life of God. But then came the turning point: “But God…” In His mercy and unfailing love, stepped in, raised us up with Christ. He gave us a new identity and a new position—seated with Christ in heavenly places.

This is where we must now choose to live from—not from our past experiences, failures, or even achievements, but from the position God has given us in Christ. We must begin to think like God thinks, to see ourselves the way He sees us. That means releasing the old: our past, our patterns, our baggage, and even our old self. It means walking in the newness of life, rooted in purpose.

When we lose sight of our God-given purpose, we begin to drift. But when we embrace His purpose for us, we are empowered. Life isn’t static; our roles shift—we may be mothers or fathers, students or teachers, employees or employers—but our calling to reflect God’s glory remains constant. Purpose gives meaning to our movement and strength to our steps.

We once conformed to the world, living by impulse and craving, letting our thoughts and feelings dictate our actions. The world told us how to live, even though it didn’t understand what true life is. But even in that state, God loved us with a love so great we can scarcely comprehend it. Nothing we could ever do would earn His favor—it is purely a gift of grace.

Salvation isn’t a reward for effort. It’s not based on ability, intelligence, or good behavior. It is solely the work of God—so that none of us can boast, and all of us can walk in the works He prepared for us in advance.

A Thoughtful Reflection

As we yield to God, our preordained destiny begins to unfold—not by striving, but by surrender. And in simply doing what He’s called us to do, we find joy, reward, and fulfillment.