Topic: Spiritual Royalty– Our Daily Bread 10 SEPTEMBER 2024
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Spiritual Royalty
Bible in a Year :
- Proverbs 8-9
- 2 Corinthians 3
To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
John 1:12
Today’s Scripture & Insight :John 1:9-13
When Jay Speights of Rockville, Maryland, took a DNA test, nothing could have prepared him for the results he received. They contained a big surprise—he was a prince of the West African nation of Benin! Soon he boarded a plane and visited the country. When he arrived, the royal family greeted and showered him with a festive homecoming—dancing, singing, banners, and a parade.
Jesus came to earth as God’s good news announcement. He went to His own people, the nation of Israel, to give them the good news and to show them the way out of darkness. Many received the message with apathy, rejecting the “true light” (John 1:9) and refusing to accept Him as Messiah (v. 11). But unbelief and apathy weren’t universal among the people. Some people humbly and gladly received Christ’s invitation, accepted Him as God’s eventual sacrifice for sin, and believed in His name. A surprise awaited this faithful remnant. He “gave [them] the right to become children of God” (v. 12)—to be royal children of His through spiritual rebirth.
When we turn from sin and darkness, receive Jesus, and believe in His name, we discover we’re children of God, adopted as royalty into His family. May we enjoy the blessings as we live up to the responsibilities of being the King’s kids.
Reflect & Pray
How should being a child of God affect you? What will you do this week to live out your status and responsibility as His child?
Father, it’s amazing that through Jesus’ death You invite me into spiritual royalty. I’m humbled and grateful.
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