“For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons,
neither the present nor the future, nor any powers;
neither height or depth, nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God
that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
(Romans 8:38-39)
We live in a works-based culture. We have been taught the American work ethic since we were young. If we did all our chores, we got our weekly allowance. If we did all our homework and did well on the tests, we got good grades in school. And, if we work hard and produce well on the job, we might get a raise, a bonus, or a promotion.
Unfortunately, many people carry that same works-based thinking into their spiritual lives – if we’re good enough, God will welcome us into heaven. But, the Bible clearly tells us that our salvation is not based on works. Rather, it’s based entirely on God’s grace, received through simple faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). That’s all it takes to become a child of God. Now, once a child of God: always a child of God. Just as my own children are secure in my love – nothing will ever undo their position as my children – so we are secure in God’s love. Because I am a child of God…
ü I am free forever from condemnation (Romans 8:1-2)
ü I am assured that all things work together for good. (Romans 8:28 )
ü I cannot be separated from the love of God (Romans 8:38-39)
ü I am anointed and sealed by God (II Corinthians 1:21)
ü I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6)
ü I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:1-4)
ü I am confident that God will complete the good work He began in me (Philippians 1:6)
ü I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)
ü I can find grace and mercy in time of need (Hebrews 4:16)
ü I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. (I John 5:18 )
Wow! What a comfort to know with absolute assurance that I am secure in the grace and love of God.
“Heavenly Father,
Thank You once again for Your amazing grace.
I am in awe of Your love.
What a joy to know that I am secure
in my position as one of Your children.
May the gratitude in my heart for Your love
be reflected in my daily walk with You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
January 16, 2009 at 6:59 pm |
Do you think God ever gets mad at us the way we get mad at our children? I am confident that He feels the same disappointment that we, as parents, do. It is a comfort to know that God does love me and I can go to Him with anything, and I will be forgiven. Makes you wonder why everyone hasn’t come to know the Lord.