How do we become God’s children, the sisters and brothers
of Jesus? It is all grace. In our own names, we cannot stand in His presence.
We are fallen creatures and subject to sin and death. But in Christ Jesus, we
have the forgiveness of sins and are recipients of eternal life. For those of
you who have confessed sins and sought forgiveness through Jesus, you have
already entered into eternal life.
Jesus is pleased to call you His sisters and brothers.
Since you are now God’s children, the brethren of Jesus, is it any wonder that
the Father, Himself, looks upon you with great pleasure? Some of you may
wonder. But think of this for a second. How does the Father look at Jesus? Yes,
His Son in whom He is well-pleased. And now, you too, are His sons and
daughters, prodigal children returned home, children in whom He is well
pleased.
No comments:
Post a Comment