The Purpose Driven Life: You’re Part Of The Family – May 1, 2015

Romans 12:5     so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

John 15:16     You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit--fruit that will last--and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

1 Corinthians 12:20     As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

Galatians 4:7     So you are no longer a slave, but God's child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.

Ephesians 1:18     I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,

Hebrews 2:11     Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.

The moment you were born again, you became part of God’s family, you were given some unique birthday gifts, the family name, family characteristics, privilege and a vast inheritance.

A healthy family takes pride in their connection and dependence on one another. When you are baptized you publicly announce that you belong to a family and you are not ashamed to admit it.

Whenever you feel down or blue just think about your inheritance and embrace whose child you are.