ASSURANCE OF SONSHIP
Memorise: The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we
are the children of
God.
Romans 8:16
Read: 1st John 3:7-10, 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth
righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He
that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning.
For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works
of the devil.
9 Whosoever
is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he
cannot sin, because he is born of God.
10 In
this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever
doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
Bible in one year: Joshua 13:8-15:63, Job 36:17-33
It is very important to know our
identity in Christ Jesus; it makes all the difference in our lives. If you
don’t know your status, you will be denied many things. Your identity will help
you know what you are qualified for and what you can do. When people ask who
you are, the response you give them will determine the level of respect they
accord you from that moment on. Who you are determine your actions. There were
certain things you used to do before you become born again that you can no
longer do. I know that I am the Son of the Most-High God. My father rules over
the Heavens and the Earth. He owns all you can see, both visible and invisible.
This is why I don’t ask my father for peanuts, I ask Him for big things, if
they are not available at the moment of my asking, He will create them just for
my sake.
My heavenly father owns
everything and they belong to me. Joy, peace, riches, victory, success,
healing, anointing, exploits are all my rights in Him. The fact that you are
also a child of God should inform you that you are not permitted to stay in
bondage. If you claim to have an assurance of your sonship in Christ and you
are still a slave to fear, then something must be wrong somewhere.
“For ye
have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the
spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba Father.”
Romans
8:15
Many people do not understand
when I call God ‘Daddy’ or when I say “my father said”. They see God as mystery
that cannot be communicated with, but He is my father and He speaks with me.
When the Holy Spirit guides you, you cannot make mistakes, and that is why we
cannot afford not to be led by Him. It also assures you of your sonship in God.
Having this assurance, you are to live holy.
“Whosoever
is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he
cannot sin, because he is born of God.”
1st
John 3:9
You cannot be toying with sin and
expect to maintain your sonship in God. Sin is a destroyer. No matter how big
the temptation to sin is, there is a seed in you that gives you the power to
overcome. Joseph knew who he was in God and so he said “how can I do this great
wickedness and sin against God.” Once you know who you are and where God is
taking you to, you will not live carelessly. The moment you surrender you life
to Jesus, your status changes. You become a member of the highest royal family
in the universe and you possess the greatest weapon against the devil.
Key Point:
If you are not saved, your status cannot change.
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