you were dead

As for you, you were dead. (Eph 2:1)

It is impossible for us to even begin to grasp who we are in Christ now, and the magnitude and immensity of what He has done for us, until we truly see who we were and what He has saved us from.

In order for you to see and grasp and begin to even understand the immensity and magnitude of Christ’s love, grace, and forgiveness, you must first know who you were, and out of what exactly He has saved you from. And then, and only then, can you move on to fully appreciate the magnitude and power of Christ’s love for you, and to live passionately, vibrantly, valiantly and courageously, out of that love. 

It is only a completely captured heart that will push you through every limitation to reach an impossible end. And Christ expects nothing less from us. 

It is only an appreciation of His love for us that will motivate our hearts to pursue more of Him. (Eph 2:4-10)