Romans 8:19 ‘For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.’
DAILY READING 2 Corinthians 11; 2 Kings 25; Habakkuk 2
Christians, have often been the targets of persecution and martyrdom over the centuries. Early Christians were persecuted for their faith at the hands of both the Jews and the Romans. And even up till today, Christians are persecuted by various governments including atheistic states such as the Soviet Union and North Korea.
North Korea, especially has been ranked the most oppressive place in the world for Christians.. Yet despite all these efforts to eradicate Christianity, the church on the contrary has been growing and waxing stronger. And despite the oppression, in many of these repressive countries, Christians continue to serve God even at the risk of their lives.
For those of us who do not live in such repressive countries, the question is; are we living a life that measures up to our claim as Christians? A popular church marquis posting reads, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” This is certainly a thought-provoking and soul-searching question! Did you know that Jesus actually went through six different trials the night He was arrested? Three Jewish trials and three Roman trials – none of them were really legal. All of this takes place in about eight hours. He had done nothing wrong. He had committed no crimes. But finally they found one accusation that stuck. Jesus was found guilty of being the son of God.
1 John 2:6 says ‘Whoever says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same way in which He walked.’
In this resurrection season let us take a decision to consciously begin to live and walk as Jesus did. Enough of being a secret service Christian. It is time to live in such a way that there will be no doubt to the fact that we are the sons of God. Indeed the world is waiting for our manifestation.
Romans 8:19,22 says ‘For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.’
The whole creation is groaning and travailing in pain together until now, waiting for the sons of God to show forth their identity. There are cries of oppression as humanity groans in pain, looking here and there in search of emancipation and a way out. The world is waiting for men and women who will, by the power of God, bring deliverance and liberty to mankind. The world is waiting for these sons of God who will disarm the forces of wickedness and bring the creature out of the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. The world is waiting for saviours, to rescue them out of shame and reproach.
The price Jesus paid at Calvary for our manifestation cannot be in vain. Let us decide today to begin to live and walk as Jesus did. It is time for us to begin to live in a way that if put on trial there will be enough evidence to prove we are sons of the Living God.
PRAYER: Lord, Please help me to conform my life to Your Word and to begin to manifest the character of Christ. Help me to live a life that will always bring glory to You in Jesus Name.
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The study of The Word will keep shame and disgrace far from you.