Always a child of God

Always a child of God

Bible: Romans 8:9-17

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For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God (V.14).

I remember one particular church service I went to with my parents. During one prayer, the service leader told us all to hold hands. As I stood, with one hand in my mum’s and one in my dad’s, I was hit with the realisation
that I will always be their child. Even as I got older and maybe lived elsewhere, nothing would change that.
I then realised that not only am I their daughter, but I will also always be a child of God.

Paul wanted the people in the church at Rome to understand that their identity was based on being adopted members of God’s family (ROMANS 8:15). Because they had been born of the Spirit (V.14), they didn’t need to keep living like they were trapped by their old ways. Instead, through the gift of the Spirit in them, they were “heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ” (V.17). To those who follow Jesus, what difference does this make?

All the difference! Our identity as children of God changes how we see ourselves and the world. Knowing that we are part of God’s family helps us to step out of our comfort zone as we follow Him. We don’t need to be afraid of the other kids at school—because God, our Father, is with us! And we don’t need to worry what others think of us—God has called us His own children! Today, why not think about what it means to be God’s child?

THOSE WHO FOLLOW GOD ARE HIS CHILDREN

—AND ALWAYS WILL BE.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries