14 th July: 8 th Sunday after Pentecost: Ephesians 1.3–14.

The article focuses on the theological concept that God has chosen individuals for survival, service, and salvation, as expressed in Ephesians 1:4. It emphasizes that human life and purpose are divinely appointed, with survival linked to fulfilling God's work, service carried out through human hands, and salvation granted by God's mercy. The text highlights the importance of individual roles in God's plan, the necessity of free will in responding to divine love, and encourages believers to live with dignity and commitment to their calling.