WEBVTT 00:04.402 --> 00:13.575 [SPEAKER_00]: In today's verse 15, we're going to stir up our affections for God by looking at what it means when Scripture calls us His children. 00:14.836 --> 00:28.435 [SPEAKER_00]: As a child of God, you are adopted into the family of the creator of all, and you have a good and loving father filled with grace, mercy, and compassion. 00:28.415 --> 00:37.497 [SPEAKER_00]: May God give us eyes to see who we are to him today and the courage to abide in him in life giving relationship. 00:38.479 --> 00:40.905 [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast. 01:05.152 --> 01:20.140 [SPEAKER_00]: Our Scripture for today comes from Galatians 4, verses 6 and 7, Scripture says, 01:21.233 --> 01:29.781 [SPEAKER_00]: and because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying Abba, Father. 01:31.042 --> 01:34.365 [SPEAKER_00]: So you are no longer a slave, but a Son. 01:34.425 --> 01:38.429 [SPEAKER_00]: And if a Son then an air through God. 01:42.493 --> 01:50.380 [SPEAKER_00]: You are the child of God, brought into His family by the power and grace of Jesus sacrifice for you. 01:51.592 --> 02:04.168 [SPEAKER_00]: As believers, we hear we are God's children, but often we don't live our lives in response to that truth, and instead live out of the mindset of an orphan. 02:05.850 --> 02:08.533 [SPEAKER_00]: Children don't worry when they have a good father. 02:09.755 --> 02:16.063 [SPEAKER_00]: They don't wonder if they'll be able to eat, if they're loved, or if they have a place in this world. 02:17.292 --> 02:24.560 [SPEAKER_00]: The unconditional love of a parent lays a foundation for them to have secure peace and joy. 02:26.121 --> 02:28.764 [SPEAKER_00]: Your God desires the same for you. 02:30.726 --> 02:45.882 [SPEAKER_00]: God wants to lay an unshakenable foundation for you, based solely on his love for you as his child, so that when the storms come and waves crash over you, you remain strong in your identity. 02:47.971 --> 02:55.558 [SPEAKER_00]: First, let's look at what Scripture says about you, and then take some time to respond to God's word in faith. 02:57.480 --> 03:16.999 [SPEAKER_00]: John chapter one, verses 12 and 13 says, but to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 03:16.979 --> 03:29.060 [SPEAKER_00]: Galatians 4 verses 6 and 7 says, and because you are sons, God has sent the spirit of his son into our hearts, crime, oba father. 03:30.403 --> 03:37.435 [SPEAKER_00]: So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. 03:37.415 --> 03:53.076 [SPEAKER_00]: Finally, second Corinthians 6-18 says, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty. 03:53.096 --> 03:58.663 [SPEAKER_00]: Through adoption into God's family, you are now a co-air with Christ. 04:00.128 --> 04:10.285 [SPEAKER_00]: Romans 817 says that we are God's children, and if children then errors, errors of God and fellow errors was Christ. 04:11.908 --> 04:18.559 [SPEAKER_00]: You were born again into God's family when you asked Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. 04:20.622 --> 04:23.487 [SPEAKER_00]: So what does it mean to be God's child? 04:24.074 --> 04:26.778 [SPEAKER_00]: What does it mean to be a co-air was Christ? 04:27.799 --> 04:31.123 [SPEAKER_00]: It means that all that is God is yours. 04:32.165 --> 04:34.388 [SPEAKER_00]: He shares with you his kingdom. 04:35.629 --> 04:38.533 [SPEAKER_00]: You have a father who gives you amazing gifts. 04:39.855 --> 04:45.222 [SPEAKER_00]: You have a father who absolutely loves spending time with you. 04:45.202 --> 04:48.567 [SPEAKER_00]: Your heavenly dad's love for you knows no bounds. 04:49.869 --> 04:54.116 [SPEAKER_00]: His love is pervasive, powerful, and freely given. 04:54.156 --> 04:59.925 [SPEAKER_00]: You no longer need to worry about whether you have a place in this world. 05:01.247 --> 05:06.315 [SPEAKER_00]: There's no need to concern yourself with whether you will have clothes or food. 05:07.291 --> 05:11.865 [SPEAKER_00]: You no longer have to live in pursuit of the opinions of those around you. 05:12.928 --> 05:14.012 [SPEAKER_00]: God enjoys you. 05:14.032 --> 05:16.158 [SPEAKER_00]: He has a plan for you. 05:16.219 --> 05:20.271 [SPEAKER_00]: He doesn't take being your father lightly. 05:21.601 --> 05:24.444 [SPEAKER_00]: He takes complete ownership of his responsibility. 05:25.625 --> 05:33.654 [SPEAKER_00]: He will strengthen you, teach you, develop you, and give you a life of passion and meaning. 05:35.416 --> 05:41.262 [SPEAKER_00]: To be the child of God is to be loved, liked, and completely cared for. 05:43.925 --> 05:50.832 [SPEAKER_00]: So how can you live in response to God's word? 05:52.145 --> 05:59.016 [SPEAKER_00]: You must have faith that God is who He says He is, and believe He will do what He's promised to do. 06:00.217 --> 06:06.667 [SPEAKER_00]: Romans 1017 says that faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ. 06:08.270 --> 06:10.513 [SPEAKER_00]: You have heard the Word of the Lord today. 06:10.553 --> 06:12.236 [SPEAKER_00]: You are His child. 06:13.518 --> 06:16.903 [SPEAKER_00]: He promises to provide for you, so have faith. 06:18.217 --> 06:20.699 [SPEAKER_00]: Faith isn't something you just conjure up. 06:21.720 --> 06:23.783 [SPEAKER_00]: It's a response to God's faithfulness. 06:25.624 --> 06:28.447 [SPEAKER_00]: God has and will be faithful to you. 06:29.929 --> 06:32.591 [SPEAKER_00]: Allow His word to stir up faith within you today. 06:33.832 --> 06:43.482 [SPEAKER_00]: Live in response to His promises and allow the peace and joy of being God's child to lay an unshakable foundation for you today. 07:05.973 --> 07:19.093 [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on the truth of God's Word, you are His child. 07:20.536 --> 07:22.699 [SPEAKER_00]: Let it sink deep into your heart. 07:24.333 --> 07:36.872 [SPEAKER_00]: Galatians 4 verses 6 and 7 says, and because you are sons, God has sent the spirit of his son into our hearts, crying Abba, father. 07:38.214 --> 07:52.315 [SPEAKER_00]: So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. 08:01.643 --> 08:20.158 [UNKNOWN]: Thank you for watching. 08:27.547 --> 08:28.148 [SPEAKER_00]: and next. 08:29.450 --> 08:34.497 [SPEAKER_00]: Ask the Spirit to show you any mindsets you have that don't line up with his word. 08:36.180 --> 08:38.383 [SPEAKER_00]: Where in your life do you feel stressed? 08:39.925 --> 08:42.489 [SPEAKER_00]: What makes you feel like you don't have what it takes? 08:43.871 --> 08:46.855 [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you feel unloved or unliked? 09:00.942 --> 09:27.726 [UNKNOWN]: Thank you for watching. 09:29.782 --> 09:30.463 [SPEAKER_00]: and last. 09:31.726 --> 09:34.171 [SPEAKER_00]: Now ask God to speak to those places. 09:35.794 --> 09:38.098 [SPEAKER_00]: What does it mean for you to be his child? 09:39.541 --> 09:41.625 [SPEAKER_00]: What about your life should be different? 09:43.068 --> 09:48.178 [SPEAKER_00]: Cast off those mindsets and re-align your way of thinking with God's 09:49.728 --> 10:01.797 [SPEAKER_00]: Second Corinthians 6 verse 18 says, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty. 10:20.879 --> 10:43.629 [SPEAKER_00]: God's love for you is sure. 10:44.770 --> 10:48.996 [SPEAKER_00]: There is nothing you could ever do to remove yourself from his family. 10:50.005 --> 10:52.891 [SPEAKER_00]: Once you are his child, you are his forever. 10:54.515 --> 10:58.864 [SPEAKER_00]: As a Christian, you are living under God's grace, not works. 11:00.708 --> 11:07.002 [SPEAKER_00]: God loves you because he loves you, not because of what you think about yourself or what you do. 11:07.606 --> 11:12.657 [SPEAKER_00]: Therefore, release any thoughts you have of yourself that don't line up with God's Word. 11:14.080 --> 11:18.028 [SPEAKER_00]: Let go of any burdens you're carrying today in light of his love. 11:19.472 --> 11:26.627 [SPEAKER_00]: And experience the transforming power of a life lived in response to the faithfulness of God. 11:43.718 --> 11:46.201 [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you for listening to today's podcast. 11:46.641 --> 11:48.504 [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Josh Miller with first 15. 11:49.465 --> 11:57.394 [SPEAKER_00]: As you go about your day today, look for one or two ways that living as the child of God could impact your daily experience. 11:58.475 --> 12:01.779 [SPEAKER_00]: Is there a perspective or an action that can change? 12:02.520 --> 12:05.403 [SPEAKER_00]: Is there a fear or concern that could dissipate? 12:06.584 --> 12:13.152 [SPEAKER_00]: Seek to live more of an abundant life today in the light of your restored relationship with God the Father. 12:14.161 --> 12:22.399 [SPEAKER_00]: If you haven't already, make sure to leave a rating or a review on the podcast or shoot us a note at podcast at firstfifteen.org. 12:23.261 --> 12:27.951 [SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day and may God bless you as you see him.