Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional 18 February 2020 – Live As Children of God
Topic: Live As Children of God
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14
Message: One sure evidence of salvation is living the new life of Christ. From our text today, the scripture clearly shows the expected lifestyle of believers who have been delivered from the darkness of this world into the kingdom of Light in Christ Jesus our Lord (Col. 1:13). God is Light in whom there is no darkness at all, and the fruit of that light consists of all goodness, righteousness and truth (v.9).
As children of God, every Christian should produce a fragrant fruit of outstanding moral and ethical character. The Holy Spirit enables the Christian to flee from all forms of evil and purse after righteousness as seen in Jesus’ earthly life. Moreover, the love for God and the sincere desire to obey His word keeps His children from sinful works.
Surely, “No one who is born of God will continue to sin …” (1 John 3:9a,NIV). Unfortunately, these days many profess to be children of God, yet indulge in sinful practices- idolatry, fornication, adultery, cheating, stealing, lying, covetousness, drunkenness, etc. Beloved, examine yourself in light of these for Jesus said “wherefore by their fruits you shall know them. “Not everyone who says unto me Lord, Lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father…..” (Matt.7:20 & 21).
True children of God strive to be imitators of their Father, living a life of loveand purity and avoiding participating in works of darkness but rather exposing them. (vs. 1-3,11). Therefore prove your faith by the way you live.
Prayer
Lord please help me to live as your child and bear the fruit of the Spirit daily in Jesus name. Amen
Daily Quote: I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:14
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Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional 18 February 2020 – Live As Children of God