CHILD BY GRACE – Tuesday September 13th
2016
Memorise: But as many as
received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them
that believe on his name: John 1:12
Read: 1st John
3:1-3, (KJV)
1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon
us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us
not, because it knew him not.
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet
appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be
like him; for we shall see him as he is.
3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth
himself, even as he is pure.
Bible in one year: Jeremiah
41-43, Psalms 57
MESSAGE
The
reference to Christians as children of God by the New Testament describes their
status and privileges as the adopted children of God. By this, believers are no
longer slaves but children of God by grace. In this respest, Galatians 4:7-9
says: Open Heavens 13 September 2016:- Child By Grace
“Wherefore thou art no more a
servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ”
And
Romans 8:15 says:
“For ye have not received the
spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption,
whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
These
Bible passages confirm that Christians are children of God by grace and not by
merit. I pray that the grace of Abba Father will always be available to work in
your favour in Jesus’ name.
Ephesians 2:8-9 says
our salvation is entirely by grace, not works. This is why God chooses the most
unlikely people for Heavenly assignments, Just like He chose a persecutor like
Saul as a divine vessel (Acts 9:10-18). If it wasn’t for grace, many of
us would never have been called to salvation, much more become servants of the
Most-High God. In Jeremiah 1:4-5, God told his great prophet
that he was chosen even before he developed as a foetus in his mother’s womb.
Before His birth, he had been ordained. God has blessed many with beautiful
talents and abilities, and when they engage such talents, you would be amazed
at the results they will birth. As the Potter, He is free to do what He likes
with His clay (Romans
9:20-21). He many decide to give someone a beautiful voice, while He
gives hands that can play the guitar or piano to somebody else. What is most
important is yielding totally to the Lord and allowing Him to have His way in
your life. Has the Lord endowed you with some talents or unique abilities? Are
you effectively and effectually employing them in serving Him? Always remember
that you were chosen not because you are special, but by grace. You are a
product of divine choice, so learn to glorify God in everything you do. 1st
John 3:1-2 says: 13 September 2016 open heavens
“Behold, what manner of love the
Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:
therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are
we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know
that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he
is.”
Being
called children of God is a privilege that changed our status from darkness to
light; we are now led by the spirit of God to do His will. We have also become
heirs of God (Romans
8:17). We are fellow citizens with the saints and household of God.
Prayer point
Father, please let me enjoy
the grace of sonship forever in Jesus’ name.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A
Adeboye
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