APRIL 3, Romans 4:13 

Who are God’s children? Only those of us, who have believed and accepted Jesus as our Saviour, can be called the children of God. No unbeliever can be called a child of God. As His children, we have the privilege to call God “Heavenly Father” or “Abba”, which is a special and close way of addressing one’s father. Our relationship with God comes about “through the righteousness of faith”.

Yesterday, we learnt that without faith, we cannot enjoy the benefit of God’s promises. Today, we learn that those without faith are not children of God and therefore cannot appropriate His promises. The children of God are justified by faith. It means that we are considered righteous in God’s eyes because of our faith in Jesus. God’s promises are meant for the children of faith only.

When a man writes a will, who do you think will be the first to be named as heirs to his money and assets? Naturally, it will be his closest next-of-kin. That will be his children and his relations. He will not name a stranger. It has to be someone he loves. Do you know what? The Bible says that as children of God, we are heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ. Isn’t that wonderful? God will give us a share of the inheritance in the Kingdom of heaven. God’s many precious and great promises are especially reserved for us for we are His children by faith.

Fill in the blank

The promise of righteousness was not to those who keep the law but to those who believe by __________

Thought: We are made right with God by faith and not by doing good works.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for opening my eyes to Your truth. All the promises written in the Bible are for me. Help me to keep on believing. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.