He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. (John 1:10-13 — New American Standard Bible)
Jesus came into the world, a world He had created, and it did not know Him. He came as a Jew, but the Jews who were supposed to be waiting for Him did not receive Him. And yet, there were some who did receive and acknowledge Him as the promised Messiah and Savior. To those people He gave the right and privilege of becoming children of God.
God's ways and servants have never been popular in this world. If you follow the world, you will never find God or be His child. But if you honestly and sincerely open your heart and mind to Him, you will come to know Jesus as God’s Son, the Savior of the world. Can you imagine what it would be like to be born into a rich family, or to be a king's child? But that is nothing compared to the blessings that await you as a person who has been "born of God". Don't settle for anything less than being a child and heir of God!
But remember, it will not be easy to belong to God in this world. Every day you will need the help of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Every day and in many ways, Satan will try to weaken your faith and resolve to live as a child of God. And so you must always be conscious of the fact that you are on the winning side! No matter how many people were against Jesus — He was in the right! And no matter how many people are against you — you are in the right! Be strong and courageous and thank God for the privilege of being His child and heir!
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