OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL-TUESDAY-13/09/2016-CHILD BY GRACE-BY PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE
CHILD BY GRACE
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,
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.
KJV
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 respect, 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.
Bible in one year
Jeremiah 41-43, Psalms
57
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