By Dr. Dimas Castillo
Scripture Reading: John 1:12; John
3:16-17
"But to all who did receive him,
he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his
name."
Reflection
Amidst overwhelming darkness and
widespread rejection, there's this powerful "but." Some
"did" receive Him. Some did believe in His name. And to them—us, if
we have considered—He granted the right to become children of God. This is the language
of adoption. We who were strangers and enemies have been welcomed into the
family. We who were in darkness have been made children of light. We who had no
claim on God have been given the legal right to call Him Father.
Notice what precedes this incredible
gift: receiving and believing. We must open our hands to accept what He offers.
We must turn from darkness to light. We must trust in His name, His character,
His work, His promise.
Consider
- Have you personally received Christ?
Do you believe in His name?
- What does it mean to you to have
"the right to be children of God"?
- How should being a child of God
change the way you live today?
Application
If you have received Christ, spend
time today thanking God for your adoption. If you're not sure you've truly
received Him, today is the day. Cry out to Him in faith, asking Him to save you
and make you His child.
Prayer
Father, I marvel that You would call
me Your child. Thank You for the gift of adoption through Jesus Christ. I
receive Him afresh today. I believe in His name. Help me to live as one who
belongs to Your family, reflecting Your character to the world. Amen.
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