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The Spirit of Sonship
Pastor Scott
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
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"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
(Romans 8:14)
The Holy Spirit is a person. He has personality. He can be known. He can be related to. He can be a friend. He desires to speak to us. We do not serve, as do the pagans, dumb idols, but the Holy Spirit speaks to us. God constantly speaks to us through the Holy Spirit. Are we hearing His voice or are we too busy? If God was speaking, would He be interrupted by your cell phone? We've lost the art of getting quiet. We are so concerned about being hooked into each other that we're missing out on hearing from God. Get alone with God and hear what He has to say about how He wants to be glorified in your life. He desires to fulfill the prayer that you've prayed so many times, "Thy will be done." He wants to do His will in you. Are you making yourself available for the will of God? Do you even know what it is?
The Scripture says, "This is the will of God, even your sanctification [being set apart solely for the purpose and the glory of God]" (1 Thess. 4:3). The first thing you'll hear when you hear from God is that He wants to set you apart for His glory. He has something distinct and unique for you to do. Do you know what it is? As members in particular of the Body of Christ, we all have a purpose. Is it being perfected in you? Our Father is the eternal, infinite, sovereign, immutable God; but what good is all of that if He's not involved in your life? Do you know Him? Or are you a bastard child? Do you have a relationship with Him? Are you able to boldly enter into the throne room of your Father? Are you an heir of the throne? It all belongs to us, but it's accessed by faith and by diligent pursuit, because He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him (Heb. 11:6).
As you recognize God in all of His majesty, you say, "That's my Dad." What good does the knowledge of God's greatness do unless you can say, "My Father, Abba, which art in heaven"? The Father delights in you becoming an adult so that He can be glorified in you and turn the kingdom over to you. It's your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom! It's what Dad is trying to do in your life. He wants you to grow up so He can put the kingdom into your hands. As long as you're a baby, Galatians says you need a tutor. But when you become a mature son, you no longer need tutelage because the Holy Spirit now abides within you and leads you into truth. How badly do you want to take the gift of the Holy Spirit that God is offering us?