Romans 8:15-17 (NIV)
15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father."
16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

We have exchanged the spirit of fear and bondage for the Spirit of freedom and sonship!! Paul wrote Timothy and said, " For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." 2nd Timothy 1:7 Our true freedom comes from our being reconciled to our Maker and Savior, God Almighty. We call this God, Father! It is unbelievable that we are encouraged to dive deep into our Lord and to be on such familiar terms with this God that we are to cry out "Papa!" We are called God's children. We were once children of darkness and served that kingdom, but because of the grace of God we are now children of light. Know this, that it is God who brings us the inheritance thing and not ourselves or each other. God gives us all things just as He gives all things freely to His Son Jesus Christ. Yes, God treats us just like His Son Jesus Christ. This is phenomenal stuff and we should stop and give thanks to God. Amen? AMEN!


God carries your picture in his wallet.

Tony Campolo