I John 3:1
"See what love the Father has given us, that we should be
called children of God; and that is what we are."
"Surely there's more to be gleaned from John's epistle than just this one small verse," someone might argue of today's text, and they would be right. John's larger emphasis on light, forgiveness, and intentional discipleship speaks powerfully to the Christian walk. But for the follower of Jesus Christ, in the midst of an often daunting world, relationship means everything. To know that we are children of God is life-giving news that reminds us of why we celebrate Advent and Christmas; "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son..."
John's rather emphatic statement today reaffirms the connection we have with the One who created us in the image of the Divine, and the One who redeemed us in the image of love. Children of God...yes, brothers and sisters, that is what we are!
Prayer: Gracious God, thank you for loving us as children. May we live joyously in that assurance. Amen.
Jim Abernathy
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