12/11/24
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God. 1 John 3:1
“Behold” I bring you tidings of great joy, for unto you……
Such great news, first that a Savior was born and next that we through that act of Love should be called children of God.
Behold what manner or “great” news that is for us. What hope!
When I read a book titled “What’s in a name” I was reminded that when you value something you give it a name. When it means nothing to you, you give it a label.
Child of God. That is your new name. I recall the joy of seeing a deaf child in Haiti learn sign language and then learn that they have a name. For the first time they realized they didn’t just have a label “Bebe” but they had a name. They were somebody. Tears of joy filled their eyes.
We should have the same joy with our new names. The Devil loves to slap labels on us; not good enough, never will be, failure, etc. God gives us a name!! Child of God.
Try it out next time someone asks you your name… See what kind of a response you get. Are you proud of your new name?
Heavenly Father thank you for lavishing Your great love upon us. Thank you for giving us the name ”Child of God”. May we live up to it. May we purify ourselves just as You are pure. In Jesus Name I pray.
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