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Thursday September 1, 2022

When we decided to give our will and life over to the care of God, many of us were unsure of our identity and, if we are honest, are still uncertain of who we are right now, and certainly about who we will become. We have lived so long in an unmanageable lifestyle that we find it hard to believe that we can fully live free from our dependency. In our sober state, we know what we believe about ourselves and that is often either overrated or understated.

Jesus told the people who had faith in him, “If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8 31-32 ESV) 

Jesus told a story of a young man who squandered all he had been given on an illicit lifestyle. When he found himself at the bottom of the heap, he decided to return to his father’s house and tell him that he was no longer worthy to be treated as his son but was willing to be a hired servant in his household.

I will go to my father and say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you. I am no longer good enough to be called your son. Treat me like one of your workers.’ (Luke 15:18-19 CEV)

The father saw the young man afar off and ran to meet him. The boy started confessing, but the father did not give him the chance to say he was willing to be a hired worker. The father treated him like the lost son he was and began to restore him as a family member. Jesus was describing in story form what truly happens when we give our will and life over to God. We are welcomed and restored to live in freedom as God’s precious children. The angels in heaven have a celebration when even one person turns back to God.

That's why we have this Scripture text: No one's ever seen or heard anything like this, Never so much as imagined anything quite like it –What God has arranged for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9 MSG)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for loving me and welcoming me into Your family. I am grateful that, through Jesus’ sacrifice, I truly am proclaimed a child of God. Amen

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