See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. ~ 1 John 3:1
It astounds me that the Creator of the universe calls me one of His children. Through my acceptance, belief and faith that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins and rose again I have gained favor with the same God who tells the wind where to blow. And I have a hope and a love that no one can take away from me. Being a child of God means I never have to walk this world alone and I have tremendous hope knowing all things will work out for my best in the end. Weathering storms of life can be less difficult as I've acquired a whole army of brothers and sisters to help. The Holy Spirit has made a new home in my heart and gives me peaceful guidance and direction when I ask and listen. Jesus has shown me the way to live in a broken world. When we become part of Christ’s family, we put our old ways and attitudes up and put on a new armor. We become co-heirs of a greater kingdom and God’s love and grace are poured out on us. What kind of God sacrifices His only son for people who may not even acknowledge Him? My God did. My God loves me so much that He wanted to reconcile my relationship to Him by sacrificing His perfect son. That is unspeakable and unfathomable love. All that God ever bestowed on Jesus is now for me also. People, don’t do life alone without hope and a love that covers a multitude of sins. The world does not know this kind of love, peace, hope and forgiveness because the world hasn’t accepted Jesus like believers have. If you haven’t checked Jesus out and all that He wants to do for you, I ask you to just say a simple prayer to Him. Just ask Him to reveal himself to you and see if He doesn’t come through. Jesus wants you to be part of His family. What do you have to lose? Basically nothing. Jesus, if you could reveal yourself to this reader today, what would you say? When you become a child of God, you will desire a purer and holy life and you will be guided by the grace and love of the Holy Spirit. The world may not know us, but we will know each other for our love. Let us rejoice in our new family! ~ Amen
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