1John 3:1 ¶ See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.
Sometimes I think us Christians become numb to the spiritual blessings that have become our heritage. For example, we are called children of God in the New Testament. Some folks think that all humans are children of God; that is just not the case. Until someone is born again they are actually called children of disobedience, children of darkness or even children of wrath. Jesus even told some of the religious leaders in Israel that the devil was their father. Only when someone experiences the blessing of the new birth are they called children of God.
What does it mean to be God’s child? It means that the Spirit of God has come to live in our hearts. His nature has become ours, we have literally taken on a new nature. We have the DNA of Christ throughout our being. The Fire Bible describes some of the incredible blessings we have received when we became God’s child. Check this out.
“The truth that God is our Father and we are his children is one of the greatest revelations in the NT. Being a child of God—chosen and adopted through Christ as his very own—is among the highest honors and privileges of our salvation. Being a child of God is the basis for our faith and trust in God and our hope of glory for the future. As God’s children, we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, which means that we have part in his eternal inheritance. God wants us to become increasingly aware that we are his children. This awareness comes through the presence of the Holy Spirit—the “Spirit of sonship”—within us. The Spirit allows us to call on God in a deep, personal and intimate way—“Abba, Father”—and he gives us the desire to be “led by the Spirit”. Being a child of God means that, at times, we will be disciplined by the Father so that we can grow in spiritual maturity. God’s highest goal in making us his children is to save us forever and to make us more like Jesus.”
Paul talks about a joyful expectancy that has come into our lives at the new birth. We are expecting the full manifestation of our sonship. As John said, “when He appears we will be like Him.” Those are some of the most exciting and sobering words I have ever heard. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, we will see Him and will instantly be like Him. Come quickly Lord Jesus.
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Thank you Jesus that we are your children, have your way in me. Thank you for the expectancy of the full manifestation of sonship. Teach us how to be all you desire in your children. I ask for revival in my life more and more of all you want.we love you Jesus!
children without a Father don’t learn family position or discipline needed for life…. They seldom reach their full potential. I pray that as obedient children we bring to our Daddy all the glory and honor due to our family name and heritage.