Our church - Restoration Church of Long Beach - has been studying Paul's letter to the Galatians this summer. Throughout this letter, Paul is urging this young community of believers to live out of the gospel. In other words, to live by the Spirit and not by the flesh. To live according to what God has done and not according to what man can do. To live by faith, not by works. It's the difference between religion and the gospel. One kills, the other liberates!
In his book, From Orphans to Heirs, author Mark Stibbe writes:
“Our acceptance by the Father is the foundation of our Christian lives. Before we do anything for God, we know that we are beloved by God. By grace, we have brand new identities as sons and daughters, and we are brand new creatures. Being loved by the Father becomes the very core of our existence.”
What is the first thing that comes to God's mind when He thinks of you?
How you (honestly) answer reveals whether you see yourself as an orphan or an heir.
Surrender to Love. And do it now!
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