God's Children Now

1 John 2:28-3:3

The Message

Live Deeply in Christ

 ²⁸And now, children, stay with Christ. Live deeply in Christ. Then we'll be ready for him when he appears, ready to receive him with open arms, with no cause for red-faced guilt or lame excuses when he arrives. ²⁹Once you're convinced that he is right and righteous, you'll recognize that all who practice righteousness are God's true children.

1 John 3

 ¹ What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we're called children of God! That's who we really are. But that's also why the world doesn't recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he's up to. ^2-3But friends, that's exactly who we are: children of God. And that's only the beginning. Who knows how we'll end up! What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we'll see him—and in seeing him, become like him. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of Jesus' life as a model for our own.

For Reflection

What is difference between a follower, a believer and a disciple?  A follower shows interest.  A believer shows commitment.  A disciple acts on his interest and belief.  Are you a disciple?

Pray

that you will become disciples of Christ.  Pray that you will strive to live a life consistent with your place in the hollow of God's hand.