The greatest privilege that this world has ever received is to have witnessed God made flesh. Throughout history, many men of renown have walked upon this earth—philosophers, kings, conquerors, scientists, reformers—names that fill history books and are remembered for their achievements. Yet none of these names compare to the name of Jesus Christ. He surpasses the relevance, greatness, and impact of every human being who has ever lived, because He alone came to give us the salvation of our souls, demonstrating a love so profound that no human mind can fully decipher it.
The death of Christ on the cross gave us the greatest treasure imaginable: “To be children of God.” There are no courses, no diplomas, no earthly achievements that can grant us this status. There are no works or acts of sacrifice capable of earning such a privilege. The only reason we can be called children of God is because Christ died for us on the cross. Through His sacrifice we are justified, forgiven, reconciled, and saved from all our evils—saved, ultimately, from the wrath of God that we ourselves deserved.
The Bible states this truth with clarity and beauty:
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 1:12-13
When Christ came into the world, offering salvation freely, many rejected Him. This is why the Scriptures say: “He came unto his own, and his own received him not.” And even today, countless people continue to reject Him. They see Him merely as a historical figure, a good man, a moral teacher, but not as God. This is a grave and tragic error. Christ is not simply another character among the great names of history—He is the morning sun, the eternal Word, the Alpha and Omega. He is God, and His majesty is infinite.
What truly makes us children of God is believing that Christ is God, that He became man and dwelt among us, and that through His death and resurrection He granted us new birth—a spiritual birth that only God can give. To receive Christ is not simply to repeat a prayer or attend church gatherings; it is to recognize Him as Lord, Savior, and God. It is to accept His sacrifice as the only means of forgiveness and redemption.
Can you imagine what it cost Jesus to make us children of God? It cost Him everything. It cost Him to leave His throne, to humble Himself, to walk among sinners, to be rejected, mocked, beaten, and crucified. It cost Him to enter death voluntarily so that we might enter life eternally. When we meditate on this, our hearts should bow in reverence and gratitude. We were not purchased with gold or silver, but with the precious blood of the Lamb.
Therefore, let us hold firmly to our belief in Jesus. Let us live every day remembering that we are children of God—adopted, loved, forgiven, and protected. This identity should shape the way we think, speak, and act. Because we are children of God, we must live differently from the world. We must walk in holiness, humility, love, and obedience. We must reject sin, embrace truth, and shine as lights in a dark world.
Let us never forget the privilege we have received. Let us treasure the Son of God, who made us sons and daughters through His sacrifice. And let every day be lived with the deep joy of knowing that we belong to Him.
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How to become a child of God
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Becoming a child of God is not something we can decide for ourselves, but it is the Will of God.
This does not depend on us: it is God who has written our names in the Book of life, and it is recorded there that we are children of God for all eternity, because God has shown his mercy on us.
The Bible says:
“So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.” (Romans 9:16)
We all that have received the Word of God, that is to say, the Lord Jesus Christ, have been born of God: because we were spiritually dead, and the power of the Holy Spirit was necessary for us to live and receive Jesus in our hearts.
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”
John 1:12-13
Really this is a mystery; this is a wonderful thing: that God had already thought of us a long time before our parents told this news with gladness: “A child is born to us!”
It is a blessing—something we can retain in our minds—that we have become children of God. But we also feel in our minds and souls how the power of God has worked in us and believe we have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, “Abba, Father”.
(Romans 8:15)
We can cry confidently, in a friendly and loving way, “Abba, Father”: as a child, who feels he is loved by his father, does. We are adopted children of God.
May the Lord God act in our spirits and souls so that we can testify by our good behaviour that we are children of God for his glory’s name. Amen.