For Saturday, April 22, 2023:
1 John 3:1 NLT: “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.”
Having become Christians, it’s as if we joined a special club: “The Society of Children of God!” It’s not a secret society; it’s open to everyone! We meet every Sunday. (In Minnesota, we also seem to meet on Wednesday nights!) We eagerly welcome and accept new members! In fact, we have to recruit new members, because without the Holy Spirit, people living for the world just don’t ‘get it.’
Some translations say, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us.” In other words, step back and appreciate all that God has done for us, calling us his children. Consider it carefully. Be amazed by it. Be thankful for it, and share that Good News with others!
God could have rescued us without adopting us into his family, but in fact he did! God must really love us!
Pastor Norton Lawellin
Jesus in the City Fellowship
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