Family praying

John 1:12-13 NKJV –  “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the [a]right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”

Throughout the Bible we see how God in His infinite workings puts individuals or sometimes groups of people together, sometimes they are from the same bloodline, and other times strangers.  This is exemplified by Abraham & Lot, Moses & Joshua, Elijah & Elisha, Noami & Ruth, Jesus & His disciples, and Paul &Timothy. We are a part of God’s family because of God’s great love for us. In the New Testament, this family dynamic is taken to the highest level, where we became adopted into God’s own family.  Galatians 4:4-7 NKJV – “4 But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. 5 God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. 6 And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” 7 Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.” As believers, we are part of God’s beautiful family, and Jesus is our “Big Brother!” And the Holy Spirit is present as well (Romans 8:16 – The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,). We are privileged! And we have responsibilities – loving our God, our brothers and sisters and reaching out to a lost world.

Scriptures: John 1:12-13, Gal 4:4-7, Matthew 12:46-50, Ruth 1:16-17, 1Timothy 1:1-2, Romans 12:3-9, Romans 12:9, Romans 12:9

Prayer: Rejoice in the truth of being a child of the Most High God.  Praise God that He adopted you. You are a son, and you are a joint heir with Christ. Thank him for earthly families – brothers and sisters He has given you. Bless Him for your church family. Determine to bring honor to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Determine to love your brothers and your sisters (John 13:35). Reach out to the body of Christ and show them love… love the brothers and sisters…Reach out the outside world and tell them of the love of God (Matthew 28:19-20. Pray that your life will bring others to Christ. Like Jesus, Moses, Paul – find your disciples, your Joshua, your Timothy and pour into their lives. Mentor them and bring them into your family.

“4 But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. 5 God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. 6 And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.”