{Open Heavens} CHILD BY GRACE – Tuesday September 13th 2016
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:
“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:
“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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