In this kingdom, lip service and eye service do not fly because God searches the heart to see whose heart is right with him. The scripture says that the eye of the Lord is moving to and fro to see which person is connected with Him (2 Chronicles 16:9). Our relationship with God is a heart-to-heart relationship. The end will justify who the real children of the kingdom are, because every vision speaks at the end, and those who endure to the end will receive their crown. Jesus, in one of his parables, says the first shall be the last and the last shall be the first. It doesn't matter who first gave his or her life to Christ; what matters is who obeys to the end. Anyone who does the will of God is the real son and daughter of the Most High God.
Matthew 21:28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work today in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Our continuous obedience to the word of God is what validates our sonship in this kingdom. It is easy to say that you are a child of God; nobody will argue with you on that, but the validation of who is the real son is in our ability to obey His commandments and to do His will. God validates our sonship by our willingness to obey His instruction, and without obedience, there is no relationship between Him and us. Relationship is about communication, and our salvation would be questionable if one is unable to validate their connectivity to heaven in this kingdom.
Malachi 1:6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I become a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?
God is saying that if indeed you are His son, you should honour Him, and that your validation is in honouring Him. You may ask, but Nene, how? Our anchor scripture has said all we need to know about honoring God. The sons in that parable are the typical examples of the children of obedience versus the children of disobedience. Our heavenly Father is a businessman; He has a vineyard, and we are mandated to work in His vineyard and bring profit to Him. Jesus, our example, says this about His Father's business. Luke 2:49 (And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?). John 9:4 (I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work).
Jesus said that his will is to do the work of Him that sent him and finished, and at the cross of Calvary, he said, ¨it is finished. You may ask again, which work are you referring to? Jesus came to preach the gospel of the kingdom of God by reconciling us to God and populating the kingdom. When he was departing to heaven, he gave us the same assignment that we should go into the world and preach the same gospel of repentance (Mark 16:15). If you are obeying all the commandments and you are not obeying this one, think twice about your sonship. The bible says that in the multitude of people is the king's honour, and our God is the King of kings; when you draw multitudes of souls to God, you are honouring Him. Proverbs 14:28a (In the multitude of people is the king's honour:) Jesus went about doing good, and healing all the oppressed, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom (Acts 10:38). That is exactly what he wants from us.
Friends, if God is indeed your Father, do the work of your Father. Children are the one who has the right of inheritance, and part of our inheritance in Christ is the work of evangelism. John 5:17 (But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work).
Ephesians 2:2 (Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:)
The bible says the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience. My prayer is that you will not fall into that category, in Jesus' name. Satan is the Father of the children of disobedience, and his spirit is very active in their lives. Friends, in case God is not your Father yet, you can become His son or daughter today by being born again. You can become the children of obedience by obeying the call of salvation. Procrastination is a killer of destiny, don't wait till tomorrow because it may be too late. Say yes to Jesus now by praying this salvation prayer below and receive the power to become a son or daughter of God. God bless you.
John 1:12 (But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:)
Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and accept You as my Lord and Saviour. I believe you died for me so that I could become a new man/woman. Forgive me all my sins, wash me with your blood, and give me a new heart. Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Now I believe I am born again. And I am a child of God. Amen!
NENE ISAH,
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