Memorise: The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are
the children of God. Romans 8:16
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.
Bible in one year: Joshua 13:8-15:63, Job 36:17-33
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