LOVE

"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure." 1 John 3:1-3

The Christmas season has a way of reminding us of how great family can be. But did you know that one of God's greatest gifts - and it's gift of grace, not something we could achieve on our own - is becoming a member of His own family? And as wonderful as it is is to have an earthly mom and dad and brothers and sisters who care about us, it's an even greater honor and joy to be included in God's holy family.

 

With Him as our heavenly Father, we are united with all our fellow believers. Just imagine all of the Christians in your church being part of your family. Now imagine how many believers there are in your state, your country, the world, and from all generations and all time. The truth is that all of us are one family, connected by the love of God.

 

Jesus is coming back again, and when He appears we shall see Him, we shall be like Him, and we shall worship Him with our brothers and sisters in faith forever. Let's thank God for the gift of an eternal family!

 

Dear Jesus, thank You for making me part of Your family and for teaching me to look forward to Your appearing. In Your name I make this prayer. Amen