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A Spirit of Sonship Since we are his children, we will share his treasures. (Romans 8:17) “So you should not be like cowering, fearful slaves,” Paul tells us. “You should behave instead like God’s very own children, adopted into his family—calling him ‘Father, dear Father.’ For his Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God’s children” (Romans 8:15-16). How do we know that we are truly God’s children? The Holy Spirit tells us. God’s Spirit whispers into our spirit that God has accepted us as his sons and daughters. He reminds us that we have been set free from sin and death and that we are now marked for eternity with him in heaven. He calms our heart and quiets our fears. And how should we act in light of that promise? We should act as children of the King, not as slaves. We should embrace his guarantee of adoption into his family. We should no longer fear Satan or give credence to our sinful nature. We should not cower when the world scoffs or back away when faced with opposition. We should call him “Father, dear Father.” And above all, we should act like children of royalty. “You are a chosen people,” writes Peter, “a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God” (1 Peter 2:9, niv). Imagine the son of a king deciding one day to take a stroll outside the castle. He walks past the beautiful golden doorways framing the palace, down the long marble hallway decorated on every side with priceless furniture and portraits of those who have gone before him. He sees the royal family from generations gone by. He strolls past the ornate wood and gold furniture. Down the perfectly crafted marble steps. From this fortress of wealth he makes his way toward the dirty, grimy streets of the village. He sees the slave quarters, the poor peddlers, the abandoned children lining the streets. The harshness of life as a servant. Would he be the least bit enticed by this scene? Would he be intrigued by the lifestyle of those who live in the streets? Would he long to be in their position? Would he have even the slightest interest in abandoning his life of royalty? Of course not. He would have nothing but pity for those who didn’t share his heritage. He would long only to return to his palace. Why then would any of us find ourselves enticed by what the world offers? We are children of the King. Why not embrace our royal destiny?
Today’s Reading Romans 8:15-17 Reflection In what ways do you long for the poverty of servanthood? How can you keep your eyes fixed on your inheritance instead?
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The best-selling Left Behind series has captured the attention of millions of readers, and it has changed lives. It has brought millions of believers the motivation to examine their hearts. Are you ready to embrace eternity? Live each moment as if it could be your last? Your future is more important than your past. Where you are going matters more than where you have been. What you do from this day forward means much more than what you have already done. You may be affected by your past, but you are not defined by it. Not in the eyes of God. What does it mean to embrace eternity? It means grasping each breath as if it could be your last, living life moment by precious moment with your feet planted firmly on earth but your heart aimed squarely at heaven. It means learning to embrace the role of dual citizenship—living in one world while belonging to another. It is a lifestyle of living like there’s no tomorrow and then dying so that your real life can finally begin! This 365-day devotional explores the themes introduced in the Left Behind series—themes of salvation, grace, obedience, and faith. New believers as well as mature believers will find a message of faith that will inspire and motivate daily.
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