Galatians 4: 6 To show that you are his
children, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who cries
out, “Father, my Father.” 7 So then, you are no longer a slave but a
child. And since you are his child, God will give you all that he has for his
children.
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“Come on in” were
the words I heard throughout the neighborhood. I sat at several tables for
meals and played games over their houses. They invited me in as if to say “You
are part of the family.”
- I had nothing to offer.
- I could only receive gifts and had none to give.
- I felt a sense of belonging.
Paul speaks about
how intimate THE FATHER wants to be with HIS creation. This passage also speaks
about THE SON and THE HOLY SPIRIT working together to provide a family for the
lost and weary.
My Observations
- GOD wants me to have everything HE has so HE rescued me from my sin.
- GOD wants to give me HIS all so HE died for me and was raised from the dead.
- GOD wants the best for me so HE lives inside me to plead for me, comfort me and guide me.
“You are MY child”
is something special GOD says to all who believe in HIS SON. Giving up
everything for us is quite enough. Unfortunately we have an adversary who wants
us to want more. He blinds us to want material wealth or political or social
power.
GOD says “You are
MINE” in spite of my sin and forgive me for my disrespectful behavior towards
HIM. HE even takes me into HIS family and dines with me. JESUS said “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.
If anyone hears MY voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine
with him, and he with ME.” I am grateful GOD brings us into HIS family
forever.
Challenge
- What elements of assurance does the writer speak about?
- Have you ever had a part of you that you wish you could do better in, but simply could not?
- Will you stop trying the exhaustive path of temporary happiness and seek GOD’s family where HE will give you everything HE has today?
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