Day 18: Yes, I Am a Beloved Child of God!
Never ever lose track of the fact that once a person receives Jesus as their Lord, Savior and Redeemer, they’re never the same again. The old has gone away, a new thing has come. After this turning point, Christ-believers become a new creation, infused with the Spirit of God inside of them.
As a born-again child of God, all we have to do is believe that we got it! And all the benefits that Jesus purchased on the cross with His blood is ours to receive. We ought to praise and worship Him for all of these benefits!
Bless the Lord, O my soul;
Psalm 103:1-5
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Moreover, here are more benefits for you as a Christ-believer, as a beloved Child of God:
- You can conquer any fear invading your life. What things are you afraid of or afraid to face in your daily living? (Hebrews 2:15, Psalm 27:1).
- You no longer need to see the future as a personal uncertainty. You have certainty and confidence in Christ (Philippians 1:6, Proverbs 23:18, Jeremiah 29:1).
- You have the personal power to do anything (Ephesians 1:19-20, 3:20; Philippians 4:13).
- Because of Jesus, there is a Church and gifted persons – like you – within the Body of Christ (Ephesians 1:21-23, 4:7-11, 16; 1 Corinthians 12:4).
- You can have renewed thinking and behavioral change. It is possible for you, even when it looks impossible (Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 12:1-2).
- You have access to power over the evil forces and demonic activities (Luke 10:19, Colossians 2:12,15 ).
- You have a new, holy, empowering way of living in this world through a new attitude with wise, healthy, and sensible actions (Colossians 3:1-11, Hebrews 10:19-20).
- You can rejoice and be victorious (Overcomer) in life. Have a winning attitude! (1 Corinthians 15:54, 1 John 5:4, Numbers 13:32).
- You can have the personal experience of love, happiness, peace, job security, a place to live, friendship, marriage, hope, and everything else you need (Philippians 4:6, 13,19-20; 1 Timothy 6:17-19).
- You have the abundance of salvation and all that it means – spiritually, socially, emotionally, materially, and physically. (2 Corinthians 9:8,11; Psalm 23).
Friends, I pray that as you read, ponder and meditate on these truths, that you will also apply them in your personal life. Be encouraged every day that our God wants you to be His own, part of His family – a Child of God. Be reminded of this while listening to the song Who You Say I Am by Hillsong. Always be blessed, Amen!
Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me?
I was lost but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes He died for me
Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
I am chosen
Not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me
Not against me
I am who You say I am