And who are you?

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February 06th

 

And who are you?

Identify yourself!

By Riqui Ricón*

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. And again, I will behold my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me (Hebrews 2:9- 13, KJV).

It is beautiful and edifying to find in the Bible—which is the Word of God and does not lie—scriptures like this one that clearly show you that paying for your sins, forgiveness, and sanctification were not, and will never be, the ultimate goal for which Jesus died on that cross. Both paying for all your sins (justification), as well as forgiveness and sanctification, were necessary requirements for a greater purpose: to make you a Son or Daughter of God.

For this, you also necessarily had to be Born Again.

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings (Hebrews 2:10, KJV).

Speaking of the Children of God, it is worth mentioning here that it is a great mistake, and totally contrary to the Truth, to believe that all human beings are Children of God.

He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God (John 1:11-13, NIV).

That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed (Romans 9:8, KJV).

Thinking that everyone is a Child of God would mean there is no difference between an evil rapist or murderer and a righteous, holy, and perfect person. Realize that such a way of thinking is nothing more than a strategy intended to minimize and denigrate the Identity that Jesus bought for you at the cost of His own Life.

In the world, this type of belief is very widespread and only serves to neutralize anyone who, in honor of the Truth, begins to believe that through the death and resurrection of Jesus, they have been justified, forgiven, and sanctified to be made a Born Again Son or Daughter of God.

See how much our heavenly Father loves us that he allows us to be called children of God. And the most wonderful thing is that we truly are! Naturally, since most people do not know God, they do not understand why we are (1 John 3:1, NLT).

Certainly, all human beings are creatures loved by God!

“For God loved the people of this world so much that he gave me, his only Son, so that everyone who believes in me will not die but have eternal life. God did not send me into the world to condemn people, but to save everyone (John 3:16-17, CEV).

God loves you so much that He preferred to give up His Own Son rather than lose you, but believing that all human beings are Children of God simply because they exist will nullify the very special distinction God has made for you by declaring you His own Son or Daughter.

For centuries, Satan has fought with all his might and available resources (his lies), trying to prevent Christian Believers from finding out that they truly are what God says in the Bible they are: authentic and legitimate Born Again Children of God.

Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God (1 John 5:1a, KJV).

You have believed that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior Messiah of humanity; therefore, according to the Word of God, you have been born of God.

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever (1 Peter 1:23, KJV).

To be born of God means that the seed that has now fathered you is no longer corruptible, but incorruptible: holy, righteous, and perfect. Just as God is! All because of the infallible and unalterable Word of God.

The old sinner you used to be no longer exists!

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17, KJV).

You are a New Creation! You are a Born Again Son or Daughter of God!

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved (John 3:16-17, KJV).

God loves you so much that He preferred to give up His own Son rather than lose you. And He did it with the express purpose of making you His child.

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will (Ephesians 1:5, KJV).

Now then, God is good and He loves you, so He did not make you His Child so that you would live sick, poor, sad, bitter, depressed, or as a failure. No! None of that is God's will for your life!

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth (3 John 2- 3, KJV).

To walk in the Truth is to believe the Truth, and the Truth is that Jesus Christ gave His Life so that you could have a New Life as a Child of God. And as your

Father, He desires for you to prosper in everything, to have health, and a life full of joy and peace.

This is your true Identity, and the devil will do everything possible to prevent you from obtaining it. The good news is that he will not be able to achieve his purpose, because you only have to believe—believe God, believe His Word— for the just shall live by faith, and to him who believes, all things are possible.

So, rest assured, you are, without a doubt, an authentic and legitimate Born Again Son or Daughter of God.

Let’s pray out loud:

Beloved heavenly Father, I find no better way to thank You for what You have done for me than by accepting it. I find no better way to honor the sacrifice of Your Son Jesus than by receiving the position and Identity He acquired for me by dying on that cross. Thank You, Jesus! Thank You so much, Lord! I believe and receive Your great and eternal Love for me. I believe and receive my identity as Your Child. Therefore, I also believe and receive each and every one of Your promises. Thank You, Lord, because there is no way I am going to lose in this life. Thank You, Father, because You have never left me, nor will You leave me, because You have loved me with such great love and made me Your Child. Because of what You did on the cross, Lord Jesus, and because of Your Word, I am healed! I am free! I am prosperous! I am more than a conqueror! I can do all things through Christ! And, by the Blood of Jesus, I am blessed to live a full and abundant life. Thank You very much, Lord Jesus. Thank You for this New Life in Fullness that I now have as a Child of God. Thank You for my healing. Thank You for my health. Thank You for my prosperity. Thank You for the Love, peace, and joy I now enjoy. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Important Note:

How do I become a Child of God? How do I establish a relationship with the Almighty?

Just say the following prayer aloud, putting all your attention and heart into what you are saying to God:

Lord Jesus, I believe that You are the Son of God. That You came into this world, born of the virgin Mary, to pay for all my sins, and I have been a sinner. Therefore, today I say that I accept. I accept Your sacrifice on the cross! I accept Your precious Blood shed to the last drop out of love for me! I open my heart to You and invite You in because I want, Lord Jesus, that from today and forever You be my only and sufficient Savior, my God, my King, and my Lord.

Thank You, Almighty God, because with this simple prayer and profession of faith I have passed from death to Life, I have been transferred from darkness to Your marvelous Light. Today I have been Born Again! God, now I am Your Child! Now You are my Father! I will never be alone again! I will never live defeated again. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

 

Three Recommendations:

What just happened by you recognizing Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life, according to God's Word, is that you have been Born Again. No longer as an ordinary human being, subject to the law of sin and death, but now as a legitimate and authentic Child of God, Born Again, exactly like Jesus Christ, who is now your Older Brother. Therefore, I give you these three, very important, recommendations:

1.    Pray. Praying is talking with God. So, find a quiet place where you can begin talking to Him about everything. Do it out loud, and you will notice how God always responds to your heart.

2.    Read and meditate on the Word of God. The Bible is the Word of God, so get a Bible and start reading and meditating on it. How do you begin? It’s very simple. Depending on the day, look up the reading program “The

Bible in One Year” and do the corresponding readings. You can get this program at: Through The Bible In One Year (palabradehonor.org). You will notice that the program is set up so you can print it as a booklet.

 

3.    In prayer with God, your Father, look for and join a Christian church or congregation where the Word of God is taught based on the Good News, which are the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

Ricardo C. Peredo Jaime © 2020

Reading and Meditation on the Word of God

Do these daily readings, and by the end of one year you will have read the entire Bible.

February 6    Hebrews 2 / Genesis 46.28-47 / Psalm 37 Hebrews

2 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we

have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

2  For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;

3  How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

4  God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

5  For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.

6  But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest him?

7  Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:

8  Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.

9  But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

10  For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

11  For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

12  Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.

13  And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.

14  Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

15  And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

16  For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

17  Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

18  For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

 

 

Genesis

 

28  And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen.

29  And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.

30  And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive.

31  And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

32  And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.

33  And it shall come to pass, when Pharaoh shall call you, and shall say, What is your occupation?

34  That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.

 

Psalm

 

37 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

2  For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.

3  Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

4  Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

5  Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

6  And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

7  Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

8  Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

9  For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

10  For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

11  But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

12  The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.

13  The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.

14  The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.

15  Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.

16  A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

17  For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.

18  The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

19  They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

20  But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

21  The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

22  For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

23  The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

24  Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

25  I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

26  He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

27  Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

28  For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

29  The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.

30  The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

31  The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

32  The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

33  The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

34  Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

35  I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

36  Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

37  Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.

38  But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.

39  But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

40  And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.