Friday August 4, 2023
Matthew 3: 17 - suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
The greatest and most important daily pursuit of every child of God is to gain the Father's approval; just like Jesus did. In Matthew 3:17, we read that, "And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Also, at the mount of transfiguration, God confirmed the sonship and calling of Jesus when he said, “This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him.” (Luke 9:35). What is heaven saying about you?
It is one thing to claim and freely announce that you're born again and you're a child of God; however, it's another thing for God to declare and announce you as his son or daughter. This is very important because it is written, "Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” (2 Tim. 2:19).
In fact, Jesus said in Matthew 7: 21-23, "Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On the judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name. But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’
What a blessedness to hear God's voice and heaven's declaration in the affirmative over one's life and calling. Beloved, let this be your pursuit daily. You must stop craving for the approval of men and the trending 'likes' on social media which confirms nothing over your life. God's approval is what matters! We each need to consider what God is saying over our lives per time. We must set the goal before us to win the heavenly award like Apostle Paul, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful" Now a crown is laid up for me... (read 2 Tim. 2:7-8).
Prayer: Thank you Father for saving me and making me your own. I ask for the grace to pursue daily to please you and to secure your divine approval over my life. May my life bring pleasure to you, O God!.
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