ADOPTED

We are adopted into God's family by the resurrection of Christ from the death in which He paid all our obligations to sin, the law, and the devil, in whose family we once lived. Our old status lies in His tomb. A new status is ours through His resurrection (Sinclair Ferguson).

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs --- heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him (Romans 8:16-17).

A hymn to read, sing, play, hum, or whistle, to the glory of God: A Child of the King (Hattie E. Buell, 1877).

WILL

 It should be the aim of every Christian to have his will directed by the will of God as revealed in Scripture. -- Sinclair Ferguson

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil (Proverbs 3:5-8).

A hymn to read, sing, play, hum, or whistle to the glory of God: Whate'er My God Ordains is Right. --Samuel Rodgast, 1675.

WISDOM

Wisdom and the will of God are intimately related...Nothing is more vital for practical knowledge of the purpose of God than wisdom. -- Sinclair Ferguson

 

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair --- every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant in your soul (Proverbs 2:1-6, 9-10).

Trust and Contentment

Good morning!

Trust and Contentment. It was characteristic of Paul under difficult circumstances to fix his mind on the purposes of God in his life rather than on his immediate confinement. ---- Sinclair Ferguson.

I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ, and most of the brothers having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear (Philippians 1:12-14). 

A hymn to read, sing, or hum to the glory of God:  GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY.  

Obedience

Good morning!

OBEDIENCE    Only in obedience can we discover the great joy of the will of God. ---- Sinclair Ferguson

You made known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore (Psalm 16:11).

A hymn to read or sing aloud to the glory of God: TRUST AND OBEY.