Bible Reference: Ephesians 1 :3-14 Do we like to receive a present? God wants to lavish us with gifts to those who are in Christ. When we don't use the gifts he has given us; it hurts him. By using the gifts God has given us, our lives go in directions we never thought of. Ephesians was not written in Hebrew; it was written in greek. Israel was to show the world God's morality. They failed to do it. We also fail, except for grace of God. Paul begins this section by praising God the Father for every spiritual blessing given for God's people. Why did God chose me? But He did! Count your blessings, name them one by one! In the Old Testament the jews took their law to a place where they 'locked it up'. Jesus doesn't do this, he unlocks us. Is God doing things in your life? If not, have a talk with God. Ephesians 1:4-5 We are adopted as sons and daughters and we are given an inheritance. We receive the inheritance when we become a Christ