Status Beyond Comprehension

Today's post was inspired in part :4-7But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.[] 6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba,[] Father.” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. What a joy to begin each week, freshly awareof who/how we serve, not as slave-servants but as sons and daughters of Christ!What sacred reason to rejoice, not only at Christmas but every day! Rom.12:1-2Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Let us serve, but not in bondage as slave to a master mustNever. But in adoration with a meek and child-like trustKnowing our Heavenly Father, who we are called to exaltLoves His earthly sons and daughters without shortcoming or fault What great reason for rejoicing as our lives are sacrificedWe, our Heav’nly Father’s children, (thus heirs and co-heirs of Christ!)By God’s grace received redemption through salvation’s plan unfurledWhere by nature we were all slaves to principles of this world Therefore, without reservation, because we are humbly awedLet us cherish our station, as beloved children of GodThrough the marvelous adoption repentant sinners receiveStatus beyond comprehension from the moment we believe For God who is rich in mercy, with his great love set us freeFrom the law of sin and death that once held us captivityBy His grace He has redeemed us; through His Son He paid sin’s priceLet us then offer our bodies as love’s living sacrifice ...because, beyond comprehension, we through Christ's atoning bloodAre forgiven and adopted into His royal priesthood Filling us with Perfect Purpose through this divine unity We no longer slaves or servants, are part of God's family © Janet Martin 1 John 1:3Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 Pet.2:9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God-- For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.