Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. — 1 John 3:1 KJV
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. — 1 John 3:1 NIV
Thought and Reflection
Certain gifts are too wonderful to be described in words, and are too amazing to appreciate fully. The most important thing is the fact that we are God’s children. We are accepted into the family of God. Jesus proclaims us as His children. While the world may not be aware of this, that circumstance doesn’t mean it is less real.
In the end, the world did not recognize God’s creation when God was made flesh and lived in the human race that He created. The Word of God, however, is still uncovering the truth: We are the God’s children.
My Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for this incredibly privilege that is being Your child. I know that I haven’t yet begun to comprehend the amazing aspects of this gift.
But, Father, I’m looking towards what I will discover now about what it is, and I eagerly look forward to the day I’ll be able to meet You in person and fully comprehend the meaning of this joy. In Jesus Name. Amen.