Even the most devout Christians sometimes overlook the importance of belonging to the family of God. To be children of our Lord means that we are members of a holy family and will receive all the benefits and privileges belonging to this group right here and now.
There's no need to wait until we arrive in Heaven to enjoy the peace, love and hope that are the special attributes of the family of God. We are by rights the heirs with Christ Jesus of an inheritance devine beyond imagination but with that blessing comes the responsibility of conducting ourselves in such a manner as behooves children of God.
Consider the words of
1 John 3:1
"Hear what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God;and that is what we are."
Further confirmation is found in
1 John 3:2, "Beloved, we are God's children now..."
No wonder that there are so many beautiful poems and songs celebrating the Family of God!
What an honor and joy it is to obey and serve God. All should consider this to be a privilege and a pleasure to live in love and obedience according to His will. However, there are times when we want to enjoy the benefits of this relationship without shouldering the responsibilities.
Obedience to God is one of such responsibilities. But what a small price to pay for the blessing that are bestowed upon the children of God!
Return to Motivational Inspirational Posters Poems and Quotes for more thoughts on what it means to be a child of God.
Oct 17, 2009
The Family of God
Posted by Unique Baby Gear Ideas at 2:15 PM
Labels: inspirational bible verses, obedience, scriptures
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2 comments:
Great post! This is very helpful and give me some very good perspective on problems that I have been having in my life. I'm sure that I will be returning to enjoy a follow-up.
Thanks again
Dr. Joyce Brothers is credited for the quotation, "When you look at your life the greatest happiness will be family happinesses."
I suppose that inspirational quote pretty much says it all as far as the importance of family relationships are concerned.
As far as an inspirational family poem is concerned I am currently in search of something suitable.
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