We Are The Children Of God

-May 12, 2022-

Good morning, happy Thursday,

“Beloved, now we are the children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.”

(1 John 3:2).

John speaks of what we are: the children of God. God is our Father, and Jesus is our Lord and Savior. As children, we obey our Father, rely on Him, and trust Him today, looking forward to the coming of Christ. It is such a blessing to be in the family of God. He loves us not matter how we behave. He can’t love us anymore, nor can ever love us any less. He knows us so well and wants the very best for us. He never gives up on us.

As wonderful as our lives are in Christ on earth, the future is even more glorious. John says, “and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be.” God has given us some details of what heaven will be like, but it will be even beyond our dreams and comprehension. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 2:9, “But as it is written, ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’”

But it gets even better! John continues, “But we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” This is our blessed hope! We shall be like Him when we see Him as He is. This is God’s plan for us that will come to fruition. Romans 8:29 says, “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first born of many brethren.” If we long for that day, we know that our Lord longs for it even more than we do!

John shows the value of looking forward to our future in the presence of Jesus. He said in 1 John 3:3, “And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” Let us hold on to our hope like the anchor of our souls, steadfast and sure; and may we live holy lives. He is pure and He wants us to be pure also.

Have a blessed day today looking to a bright future. We are His children and what great privileges we have both now and forever. Stay safe and healthy.

Living in the light of eternity,

Dean