Rebellion

August 28th – 1 John 3:1

Week 4 – Living In God’s Love (1 John 3:1)

Once we were enemies of God, separated by our sin and rebellion. But in His boundless mercy and love, God did something incredible. He saved us through the precious blood of His Son, Jesus. Think of that! God didn’t just rescue us. He went even further, calling us His very own beloved children. No longer are we outsiders or adversaries, but cherished members of a heavenly family. Living in His love, and sharing in His eternal inheritance. This is a reality so profound that the world cannot fully understand it. They may see our faith, but they cannot grasp the depth of our relationship with God. A relationship rooted in grace, love, and a new identity as His children. We belong to a family that transcends earthly ties, united by the love of God, who sees us not as we were, but as we are now, redeemed and beloved. This transformation is the heart of the Gospel, a mystery that the world may never fully understand but one that we, as God’s children, get to live out every day.

Questions For Reflection –

  1. How can we embrace and live out our identity as God’s beloved children, allowing this truth to shape our self-worth and daily interactions with others?
  2. In what ways can we reflect the love of our Heavenly Father to those around us, helping them to see the beauty and significance of being part of God’s family as described in 1 John?

God calls us His children, and that’s the sweetest title we could ever have! 🙏🏻❤️

 

 

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June 20th – Daniel 9:9

Daniel 9:9

To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against Him”

Everyday even the mightiest Christian rebels against God. Yet everyday, when we confess and repent of our wickedness, the Lord offers His forgiveness. And I’m so thankful He does. But why does God do it? First and foremost, because it’s a testament to His unwavering desire for a deep and intimate relationship with us. God understands that we are fallen beings who make mistakes and have sinful tendencies. But He longs to restore that relationship and reconcile with us. And by extending His unending grace, God shows us that He is willing to forgive even the gravest of offenses if we genuinely seek His forgiveness. Moreover, God’s forgiveness provides us with the opportunity to learn from our mistakes, develop humility, and have a greater sense of empathy and compassion for others. By experiencing the profound impact of God’s forgiveness, we are inspired to extend that same forgiveness to those who have wronged us.

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April 21st – Revelation 16:9

Revelation 16:9

Throughout the book of revelation you see a people with a hardened heart against God. And for the life me, I couldn’t understand why they would choose suffering over joy, death over eternal life, and judgement over blessing. But the more I reflected the more I realized that I have had an unrepentant heart wanting its own will done instead of God’s. I too have turned my back on Him, choosing instead to continue to walk in sin. And I have cried out against the Lord when I haven’t gotten my own way. So I can honestly tell you the path of rebellion which takes you away from God leads to nothing but despair, loneliness, sorrow, and regret. Yet when you choose to walk in faith and obedience to His will, God will bless you beyond imagining, take you places your heart couldn’t dare hope for, and protect you from the wrath to come.

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June 20th – Revelation 16:11

Revelation 16:11

Throughout the book of revelation you see a people with a hardened heart against God. Those who choose suffering over joy, death over eternal life, and judgement over blessing. And as I reflect on my own heart, I see how at times I have had an unrepentant heart. One wanting it’s own will instead of God’s. How I’ve turned my back on Him, choosing instead to walk in sin. And how I too have cried out against the Lord when I haven’t gotten my own. But speaking from experience, I can tell you the path of rebellion leads to nothing but despair, loneliness, sorrow, and regret. Yet when you choose to walk in faith and obedience to His will, God will bless you beyond imagining, take you places your heart couldn’t dare hope for, and protect you from the wrath to come.

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November 19th – Micah 7:18

Micah 7:18

There’s a quotes which says, “The ones who love you will never leave you. Even if there are a hundred reasons to give up, they will find one reason to hold on.” People, hurt, disappoint, and desert us. But there is One who loves us unconditionally, and no matter what will never leave nor forsake us. And that is God. Even though we fail Him daily, and give Him plenty of reasons to, God will ever give up on us. Never! Israel rebelled repeatedly against God. Yet even now, He hasn’t abandoned His chosen people. The prophet Micah took great hope in God’s forgiveness and grace. Knowing the Father would one day send His Son as Savior to the world, the prophet declares, “Who is a God like You?” Indeed, who is like our God? My heart cries out in thankfulness. For our Father, full of mercy and delighting in unchanging love, soon forgets His anger. And He is always there waiting to welcome us back into His loving arms.

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