The Lord Jesus was the only begotten Son of God the Father before He went to the cross. After His resurrection, He became the first begotten amongst many brothers and sisters (Romans 8:29). We’re His brothers and sisters. What glorious news this is! No wonder the Apostle John said, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God…” (1 John 3:1).
Our heavenly Father is proud of the fact that He has many children who love Him. You shouldn’t feel inferior in the presence of God; you’re accepted and loved by the Father, just the same way He loves Jesus. When Adam and his wife sinned against God in the Garden of Eden they were ashamed and therefore hid themselves when God came to visit them (Genesis 3:10). We are God’s children indeed and we live in His presence now. The Word of God says, “…for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels” (Isaiah 61:10). Praise God, you’re never naked or exposed before men, since He has you covered in His righteousness.
If you sin, He says, “…come boldly unto the throne of grace…” (Hebrews 4:16) to obtain mercy. I want you to note the word ‘boldly’ in the scripture. In other words, our Father is saying, “My child, don’t be ashamed or afraid as Adam was. Come to Me with assertive confidence and ask for forgiveness, for My grace and mercy are abundant upon you.”
Knowing that I’m loved of God is enough for me to dismiss thoughts that demean me as I know who I am in Christ Jesus.
