Children of God!

A son. A daughter. A child. A dependant. Parents have great concern for their well-being. Provision is made for the nurturing of mind and body. However, is it always well ACCEPTED? Is what is being provided always recognized and appreciated? It is sad when loving provision is offered only to be rejected.

Consider the following I came across in a recent church bulletin.

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THE SON

A Jewish businessman in Chicago sent his son to Israel for a year to absorb the culture. When the son returned, he said, “Papa, I had a great time in Israel. By the way, I converted to Christianity.” “Oy vey,” said the father. “What have I done?” He took his problem to his best friend. “Ike,” he said, “I sent my son to Israel, and he came home a Christian. What can I do?” “Funny you should ask,” said Ike. “I too, sent my son to Israel, and he also came home a Christian. Perhaps we should go see the rabbi.” So they did and they explained their problem to the rabbi. “Funny you should ask,” said the rabbi. “I, too, sent my son to Israel, and he also came home a Christian. What is happening to our young people?” And so they all prayed, telling the Lord about their sons. As they finished their prayer, a voice came from the heavens….. “Funny you should ask,” said the voice. “I, too, sent my son to Israel….”

[original source unknown]
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John, referring to our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, stated…
“(11) He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. (12) BUT TO ALL WHO DID RECEIVE HIM, WHO BELIEVED IN HIS NAME, HE GAVE THE RIGHT TO BECOME CHILDREN OF GOD, (13) who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” ( John 1:11-13 ESV)

Verse eleven seems like such a sad verse. God sent His Son to the very ones who lived in eager anticipation of the coming Messiah. Jesus drew attention and rightly so. He was noticed. His teaching and power could not be ignored. However, He was not accepted by all. Jesus was rejected in His home town. ( Mark 6:4-6) Even His own brothers had difficulty believing at first. ( John 7:5) And most of the leadership of the nation opposed Him.
Nevertheless, there were many who did ACCEPT AND BELIEVE, and to those was given “the right to become children of God.”

Praise God for His provision and the opportunity we have had to become children of God. Our Heavenly Father loved enough to send the very best with the hope He would be ACCEPTED AND BELIEVED. May our life unceasingly reveal much we do!

Have a great day LIVING AS ONE BORN AGAIN OF GOD!
Carl

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