From Grace to Glory
By Charles Spurgeon

Romans chapter 8, verse 30
Those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

The Christian's journey is not a random path through this wilderness world. It is a divinely ordained pilgrimage that begins in grace and ends in glory. Every believer is the object of God's eternal love, chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, and predestined not merely for salvation, but for full conformity to his image.

Grace is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a glorious journey to glory. The same God who begins the good work of salvation in us will bring it to completion. He who predestined us, and effectually called us, and justified us, will also glorify us. Our final state is one of radiant perfection, fully reflecting the character of Jesus. This is the believer's unshakable hope.

Our salvation is not uncertain or dependent on our frail efforts. The God who saved us by his grace will surely bring us to glory. Between grace and glory, there will be suffering, trials, and valleys. But none of them can sever this golden chain of salvation forged by divine love. Let every redeemed soul rejoice in this truth. God's grace will carry us all the way home to heaven.

From his electing love in eternity past to our glorification in eternity future, we are held fast by his unchanging purpose. The one who called us by grace will crown us with glory. We shall see his face and be like him forever.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love, He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will, to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the one He loves.

In Him, we have redemption through His blood. the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that He lavished on us.

Ephesians chapter 1, verses 3-8