ASSURANCE OF SONSHIP
Memorise: The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit,
that we are the children of God: – Romans 8:16
Read: 1 John 3:7-10 (KJV)
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness
is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the
beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might
destroy the works of the devil.
9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth
in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the
devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth
not his brother.
Bible in One Year: Joshua
13:8-15:63, Job 36:17-33
It is very important to know our identity in Christ Jesus; it makes all the
difference in our lives. If you don’t know your status, you will be denied many
things. Your identity will help you know what you are qualified for and what
you can do. When people ask who you are, the response you give them will
determine the level of respect they accord you from that moment on. Who you are
determine your actions. There were certain things you used to do before you
become born again that you can no longer do. I know that I am the son of the
Most High God. My Father rules over the Heavens and the Earth. He owns all you
can see, both visible and invisible. This is why I don’t ask my Father for
peanuts, I ask Him for big things, if they are not available at the moment of
my asking, He will create them just for my sake.
My heavenly father owns everything and they belong to me. Joy, peace, riches,
victory, success, healing, anointing, exploits are all my rights in Him. The
fact that you are also a child of God should inform you that you are not
permitted to stay in bondage. If you claim to have an assurance of your sonship
in Christ and you are still a slave to fear, then something must be wrong
somewhere.
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have
received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” - Romans 8:15
Many people do not understand when I call God ‘Daddy’ or when I say “my Father
said”. They see God as mystery that cannot be communicated with, but He is my
Father and He speaks with me. When the Holy Spirit guides you, you cannot make
mistakes, and that is why we cannot afford not to be led by Him. It also
assures you of your sonship in God. Having this assurance, you are to live
holy.
“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him:
and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” - 1 John 3:9
You cannot be toying with sin and expect to maintain your sonship in God. Sin
is a destroyer. No matter how big the temptation to sin is, there is a seed in
you that gives you the power to overcome. Joseph knew who he was in God and so
he said “how can I do this great wickedness and sin against God.” Once you know
who you are and where God is taking you to, you will not live carelessly. The
moment you surrender your life to Jesus; your status changes. You become a
member of the highest royal family in the universe and you possess the greatest
weapon against the devil.
Key Point: If you are not saved, your status cannot change.
HYMN 3: DEEPER, DEEPER I LOVE THE
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