My Manna Moments

When the children of Israel wandered for so long, God sustained them day by day. Daily there was enough nourishment-in the form of manna*-to get through that day. As I have wandered through the bewilder-ness of life, God has strengthened me by His word. Just enough for that day. This blog is a place to "pass the plate" and share the manna that has sustained my moments. And it's a place to add your insights so we can share the meal together. Bon Appetite. (*literally "what is it?")

Monday, August 23, 2010

The Right to Become a Child

"Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—" John 1:12

When I received Christ, God gave me the right [power, authority, liberty, jurisdiction, strength] to become...

a child.

He didn't give me the right [power, authority, liberty, jurisdiction, strength] to be a mighty ruler or a great celebrity.

He gave me the right [power, authority, liberty, jurisdiction, strength] to become a child.

The right [power, authority, liberty, jurisdiction, strength] to trust, to not-worry, to be dependent, curious, energetic, playful, innocent, and gleeful. The right [power, authority, liberty, jurisdiction, strength] to delight my Father, to bring Him pleasure and glory.

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UnknownAugust 23, 2010 at 10:03 AM
It is important for me to meditate on the incredible truth that I am God's child! and the right that gives me to crawl into His lap!
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MelodyAugust 24, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Now there's a couple of words you wouldn't expect to find in the same sentence... "rights" and "child". A child is generally thought to be one without "power, authority, liberty, jurisdiction, strength"... yet that is precisely what God has given me the right to be? More to chew on here!
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