The Family of God

Family Fun, Fishin' on the Farm

"I'm so glad I'm a part of the Family of God,
I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His Blood!
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,
For I'm part of the family,
The Family of God!"1


             After the morning worship service yesterday, we met our sons, daughters-in-law, and grand-dog down on the farm. Blue skies, mild temperatures, and a fun afternoon with family made for a "pert-near" perfect day.

         Did you know, do you understand, that every person on this ol' earth is God's creation, but according to John 1:12, only those who believe in the name of Jesus, God's Son, are given the right to belong to God's family as His children? Are you a child of God?

         One night long ago, a Pharisee named Nicodemus came secretly to Jesus. Jesus told him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you are born again you cannot see the kingdom of God." (In other words, you'll never see heaven.) 
          Amazed, Nicodemus asked, "How can someone be born again?" 
          Jesus explained that everyone is born physically, but to be born again you must be born spiritually by believing in Him. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son [Jesus] that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:1-16)

         You do the believing; God does the rebirthing! He forgives, removes your sins, and gives you forever-after, never-ending life with Him - a free gift that isn't deserved and can't be earned.
          Jesus is the only way into God's family (John 14:6). Call on His name (Romans 10:13) today. Welcome to the family, O child of God!

1THE FAMILY OF GOD, Bill and Gloria Gaither, 1970.