Being a Member of God's Family

O. T. #2144  "Being a Member of God's Family"

March 8, 2022

Summary of Amos-Part 6

LET IT GLOW

Last night, a lot of my husband's family met with his dad to celebrate his 91 birthday. What a blessing for them to have had him that long in their life. But the best blessing is that he asked Jesus into his heart a few years ago and was baptized by another son. This family continues to show God's love for one another throughout the years. Whenever health issues happen, we are there for each other. I am blessed to have been a part of this family almost 50 years. 

A far better blessing has been my being a member of God's family for almost 52 years. Jesus made it possible, not me. Friend, are you a part of God's family today? If not, you can be simply join by asking Jesus to forgive your sins and be your Savior. What a celebration we will all be a part of in heaven one day!

How are we to live as children of God, according to 1 John 3:7-10?

• Live in Jesus and not in sin;
• do what is right and show you are righteous;
• know we are born into God's family-born again through Jesus;
• love other believers.

Are we acting like a child of God? Is our lifestyle showing it? Are we living in Jesus and Jesus living in us? When we sin, do we confess it? Have you been born again spiritually? Are we showing love to other believers?

LET IT GROW

In Amos 8:11, God said He would send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor of thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD.

Since Israel mixed worship of God with idolatry, the northern kingdom was no longer have His Word. They would seek it, but it would not be found. Wasn't it a tragedy for them to have religion and no word from the Lord?

God's Word gives us spiritual nourishment, light showing us the way to live, directions for our decisions, protection from the enemy. Are making or letting other things be more important than studying and hearing the Word from our God? (What about our family?) Do our neighbors, co-workers, friends see us living His Word? Are we applying what we learn?

Again, thank you friend for studying the Truth with me. I desire the Living Word of God to be living in you and me. (for His glory) Recently, there have been more people coming to this site. Please pray that I say the right words and they find Jesus here.

LET IT GO

Let us let go of our will, our way, our desires and let Jesus have His way in our life.

Let the Living Word be alive in us.

Let us love others as Jesus loved others.

Let us continue to pray for the Ukrainians.