The Lord sees the end from the beginning.<p>Those who would receive Christ Jesus were predestined to be made in the likeness of Jesus.<p>HisPlan provides for many sons.<hr>This and the next verse speak to the perfect plan that covered all aspects of our elevation into His glory.<p>Whoever receives Christ <i><b>by an act of their will</b></i> connects themself with His perfect provision. That provision is Grace and our provider is Christ Jesus.