UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
FEBRUARY, 23
Pastor Gabriel Prosper
Streams of Grace Global Ministries
‘For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named’ (Ephesians 3:14 -15).
Apostle Paul begins his prayer in the above scripture with a family connection, He acknowledged God as the Head of the family. Hey! That means we are in a family where God is the Head, because he was writing this letter to us, fellow believers.
Think about it for a moment, that you belong to a family and God is the Head of the Family. What comfort would that give to your mind? You'll flaunt with it, right? That the One who created the whole universe is your Daddy. And actually, He is our real Daddy.
Now if that is true, in your mind's eye, take it personal and view God as your Daddy, view Him calling out to you this morning asking if you've eaten. And, have you started using the wealth and Glory I gave you?
Amazing, isn't it? That the Monarch of the universe is your Daddy! Wow!
Wow! Religion has told us our only connection with God is that He is our creator and we are just little creatures that always have to beg Him to accept us into his family. Paul said No! He is already the Head of our family.
Now as a member of the Family, Dad loves you so very much, beyond what any human can ever fathom.
Ephesians 2:4: “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us...” Notice "for His great love," His love for us is great.
Now for one moment, just think of your everlasting connection with your Daddy. What is strong enough to disconnect you from being a member of that family? Not even your bad behaviors. You would agree with me.
Even your earthly dad can't get rid of you as a member of his family. Even if he said he disowns you, it does not erase the fact that he's still your biological daddy? Right?
If the whole world rejects you, your family can't, even if they tried, you came through them, you can't switch your dad in the real sense, and he’ll still remain your dad.
Are you getting my point? Really, what could be strong enough to disconnect you from God's family? Jesus gave an analogy of how our Daddy loves us (Luke 15). You know we are family members, you are probably my elder or younger brother or sister, but certainly, Jesus is our eldest brother.
