God's Glory Church

“And to all those who accepted Him, power was given to them to become children of God, those who believe in His Name.” —John 1:12

When Jay Spates of Rockville, Maryland, took a DNA test, nothing could have prepared him for the results he got. They contained a big surprise: he turned out to be the prince of the West African state of Benin! Soon, Jay boarded a plane and visited the country. When he arrived at the place, the royal family welcomed him and arranged a festive meeting with songs, flags and a parade.

The Lord Jesus came to earth to preach the Gospel. He went to His people Israel to tell them the good news and show them the way out of the darkness. Many received this message with apathy, rejecting the “true Light” (Jn. 1:9) and refusing to accept Him as the Messiah (v. 11). However, disbelief and apathy were not the general reaction among the people. Some people, on the contrary, humbly and joyfully accepted Christ’s invitation, accepted Him as God’s sacrifice for sin and believed in His Name. Therefore, a surprise was waiting for this faithful remnant. Jesus gave “them authority… to become children of God” (v. 12), to be His royal children through spiritual rebirth.

If we turn away from sin and darkness, accept Jesus and believe in His Name, we discover that we are children of God, adopted into His family, as royal children. So, let us enjoy the blessings as we fulfill the duties of the King’s children.

How does being a child of God affect you? What will you do this week to live up to your status and responsibility as His child?

Heavenly Father, it is amazing that through the death of Jesus You invite me into the spiritual Kingdom. I am truly grateful for that.

Author: Marvin Williams