Question one: What did you do to become a child of your parents? Nothing, It was what they did that made you their child.

In the same way, It is what God has done that makes us his children. Romans 8:15 writes, “… you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children.”

People can, and many do, reject God’s invitation to be his children, but as John 1:12 writes, “to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.”

Question two: What do you do to please your parent or parents? You listen to their direction, learn and follow. You treat them with respect. You make them proud by your behavior.

Is it any different with God? God is pleased with us when we have faith in him and his teaching, and live lives that glorify him; Loving him and loving each other. When we don’t, we cannot expect that God is happy with us.

Romans 8:8 says, “That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.”
Hebrews 10:38 says, “And my righteous ones will live by faith. But I will take no pleasure in anyone who turns away.”

Dear Lord, It is your will that all would come to know you and accept your offer to be your child and be saved. Help us find the great joy in being your child, so that we will do what pleases you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.