Many of my friends are going through difficult times right now. Some are experiencing health problems, work problems, and difficulties within their families. My purpose today is not to minimize our problems and pretend that they do not exist. My purpose is however to simply remind us of ten incredible things that we believers possess in Christ. These are absolutely incredible. When a person places his or her trust in the Lord Jesus and His wonderful gift of salvation, so many wonderful things take place. We have an entirely new identity in Him. Think of the great blessings you and I enjoy today.

1. We are the family of the Lord (Ephesians 3:15).

2. We are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3).

3. We are redeemed and our sins are forgiven (Ephesians 1:7).

4. We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a special people (1 Peter 2:9).

5. We are folks who will never be forsaken nor abandoned (Hebrews 13:5).

6. We are growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior (2 Peter 3:18).

7. We are the blessed branches through whom the True Vine produces life (John 15:5).

8. We are incredibly favored people who will see the King crowned in all His glory (Revelation 5:5).

9. We are loved by the Lord Himself (Ephesians 2:4).

10. We are the recipients of the Holy Spirit’s fruit production (Galatians 5:22-23).