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Title: The incredible love of Jesus Christ for us.
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
1 John 3:1-2 KJV
The word "behold" here could be interpreted as "wow come and see"or "this is unbelievable", "this is incredible"or " can you believe it!" God has loved us so much in Jesus Christ that He has made us sons/daughters in His own household. He has opened a door for us to go in and come out, He has given us the special son's/daughter's bedroom, he has given us the special son's/ daughter's seat at His high dining room table.
So great, so thorough, so effectual is the work Jesus Christ did for mankind on the cross that when one believes in Him and acknowledges Him as Lord of one's life, you become adopted by God, you are given the right, the power and the privilege to be called a son (unisex) of God.
“That is why His word says: "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”
John 1:12-13 KJV.(see also the Amplified Version)
Three critical things happened in your spirit when you believed in Jesus Christ:
1. Your dead spirit was regenerated, by a union with the Spirit of God in Jesus Christ. Your spirit became brand new, old things have passed away, all things have become new (1 Corinthians 5: 21, John 3:3,5).
2. You were adopted by God in Jesus Christ to become a son/ daughter in His house. Therefore His word says "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15 KJV. His word also says:
“To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Galatians 4:5 KJV. That is why when the Lord Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6:9 said we should address God as "Our Father who is in heaven".
3. We received an inheritance, we are heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ. The biggest of this inheritance is eternal life. This inheritance includes everything that Jesus Christ atoned for, including peace, joy, health and wellbeing in spirit, mind and body; victory including emotional victory, His provision, guidance and knowing the will of God for us. That is why His word says:
“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” Romans 8:17 KJV.
His word also says: “Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.” Galatians 4:7 KJV.
Remember in your spirit, you have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16) In your spirit you know all things. (1John 2:20). In you spirit dwells the fullness of Christ. (John 1:16).
He is your challenge- to renew your mind with His word, so that you are transformed in the thinking of your mind by the word of God. (Romans 12:2). That will release the power of God from your spirit where Christ dwells into your body, into your circumstances and to the people around you.
Prayer: Thank you Father for the incredible love by which you have loved me in Jesus Christ. Thank you that in Christ I am an adopted child of God an heir of you Father and a joint heir with Jesus Christ. Thank you for eternal life. Thank you for the life of God in me. Thank you for total and complete salvation, total and complete soundness in spirit, soul and body. Thank you for health and well being, for your victory and your guidance. In Jesus's name. Amen.
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