But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: — John 1:12

I have the right to do this because we live in a time and place when everyone has rights. Simply complete the phrase. But we don’t deserve to be God’s children. We have that right because of God’s mercy. God has to pay a high price for us to enjoy this privilege. Jesus came to earth, lived, died, and then rose again. This grace is obtained by faith. God offers us a fresh start when we believe in Jesus as Lord and are baptized and born again by the power of the Holy Spirit (John 3:3-7; Titus 3:3-7). Being born of God, born from above, or “again” grants us all the privileges of heirs in God’s home (Galatians 3:26-4:7).

 

Thought

I have the right to do this because we live in a time and place when everyone has rights. Simply complete the phrase. But we don’t deserve to be God’s children. We have that right because of God’s mercy. God has to pay a high price for us to enjoy this privilege. Jesus came to earth, lived, died, and then rose again. This grace is obtained by faith. God offers us a fresh start when we believe in Jesus as Lord and are baptized and born again by the power of the Holy Spirit (John 3:3-7; Titus 3:3-7). Being born of God, born from above, or “again” grants us all the privileges of heirs in God’s home (Galatians 3:26-4:7).

 

Prayer

I appreciate you allowing me to become a part of your family, Daddy. May my actions today reflect your power, morality, kindness, sanctity, compassion, and love. I aspire to be like you, Father. Please fill me with your Spirit today so that everything I do and say will reflect you, just as the power of the Holy Spirit drew me into your family. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.