Day 2
Have you ever wondered what it means to be a child of God?
Have you ever wondered if you have run too far to come home to God?
Read: Romans 8:15-16
This passage conveys a powerful message of transformation, intimacy, and assurance for those who believe in Jesus. This passage emphasized our new identity as children of God and our freedom from fear and bondage.
Read: Luke 15:11-32
This parable reassures believers of God’s unwavering love and the joy He finds in the return of a lost soul. This is a profound narrative about sin, repentance, forgiveness, and the boundless grace of God.
Read: 2 Corinthians 6:18
This verse emphasizes the relationship between God and believers. Our God is a loving Father who adopts us as His children and calls us to live lives that reflect this relationship.
When you hold your arms to your heavenly Father, He reaches down to scoop you up. These passages remind us that accepting God’s gift of salvation is not a formal business deal. It is the picture of a father welcoming home his rebellious child, just like the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32.
Just like the ungrateful son, we have run far from God. At some point in our lives, we have tried to live on our own, apart from Him. We packed a knapsack, bought a bus ticket, and took off for the lights of the city. Somehow, the plan didn't work out as we expected. But God, our Father, was waiting up for us when we came home.
With joy in His eyes, God adopted us as soon as we held up our arms to Him. He is our Abba Father. It doesn’t matter how far we have run or how long we have been gone. His love doesn’t change. We are His children.
But when the right time came, God sent his Son who was born of a woman and lived under the law. God did this so he could buy freedom for those who were under the law and so we could become his children. - Galatians 4:4-5
Personal Application:
Additional reading: 1 John 3:1-10; Hebrews 12:4-11