Memorise: 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. 1st John 3:1
Read: Romans 8:16-26
16 The Spirit itself
beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then
heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with
him, that we may be also glorified together.
18 For I reckon that the
sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory
which shall be revealed in us.
19 For the earnest
expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
20 For the creature was
made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected
the same in hope,
21 Because the creature
itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious
liberty of the children of God.
22 For we know that the
whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
23 And not only they, but
ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves
groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our
body.
24 For we are saved by
hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet
hope for?
25 But if we hope for
that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered
Bible in one year: 1st Kings 15:1-24, 2nd Chronicles
13-16
Hymnal: Sing hymn 28
Message:
Galatians 4:7 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 verses confirm that Christians are children of
God who have received the birthright of sonship by grace, not merit. I pray that
the grace of Abba Father will always work in your favour in the mighty name of
Jesus.
The first privilege we enjoy as
children of God is that we move from the position of servants to that of
children and heirs. Thus we must have a passion for evangelism especially for
those who believe they are self-made slaves of sin after the fall of Adam. God
did not create his image-carrier – man, for the purpose of making a slave out
of him. Galatians 4:6-7 says:
“And because ye are sons,
God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba,
Father. Wherefore thou art no more servant, but a son; and if a son, then an
heir of God through Christ.”
In the story of the
Syrophoenicians woman in our text of today, Jesus Christ likened her to a dog
and she did not refuse it. This is because the verdict was from the Way, the
Truth and the Life; He speaks with the valid spiritual authority. Liberal theologians
who want to be 21st Century compliant would want to re-write the Bible to make
it ‘politically correct.’ Some things, while politically correct, can be
spiritually bankrupt.
Beloved, to become a part of the
family of God, you need to be born again by your faith in Jesus Christ
(Galatians 3:26). Let Him cleanse you in His blood. The food of salvation,
deliverance, healing and prosperity meant for children of God will now become
yours in the name of Jesus. If you are born again already, spread the good news!
Prayer Point
Father, let the blessings of the
Christian birthright be permanent in my life, in the mighty name of Jesus.
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Heavens Daily Devotional
Lessons was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General
Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the
largest evangelical Churches in the world
and also the President of Christ
the Redeemer's Ministries.
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