Friday, September 20, 2013
The Father’s Plan of Salvation
Dear Friends,
A reading from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians (1:3-14):
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved.
In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him as a plan for the fullness of times, to sum up all things in Christ, in heaven and on earth.
In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the one who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ.
In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s possession, to the praise of his glory.
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I thank the Lord that I got a new computer today. It is a gift from a wonderful friend of mine. I thank the Lord for all that he has done for me.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Son of God, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“You are the sons and daughters of the Father through Me, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who have accepted Me as your Savior. As sons and daughters of the Father, you have received great graces from Him for He loves you as His close family. This came about because I have redeemed you by My blood as I hanged on the cross. Accept God the Father as your true Father and love Him with all your heart. As I am the Son of the Father, you are My brothers and sisters and this you have inherited through the Holy Spirit. It is through the Holy Spirit that you receive the promise of inheritance if you follow what I have taught you when I was on earth. Come My friends and remain with Me, and the Father will bless you and the Holy Spirit will lead you. I am your friend who loves you and who gives you all that you need.”
Father Melvin