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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