This is Namma for Christ with the
two hundred twenty-first inspirational message dated Friday, April 1st, 2022.
The title of this message is “Lord You Are Good - John 1:12-13 – Intimacy with Our Heavenly
Father”.
The first four words of this message’s title are also the words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Lord You Are Good” (with lyrics) as performed by “Todd Galbert”. The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of John – the twelfth and thirteenth verses of the first chapter:
John 1:12-13
New King James Version
(NKJV)
12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave
the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His
name: 13 who
were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man,
but of God.
The title of this message also
includes the words “Intimacy
with Our Heavenly Father” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch”
Daily Devotional for (3/25/22) – which I have included below:
Intimacy With Our Heavenly Father
John 1:12-13
By Charles Stanley
Our Creator never intended to be distant from mankind. Instead,
He has always wanted an intimate, loving relationship with us. We know this
because …
- HE
SENT HIS SON. Christ
came to earth so we could know God the Father. Jesus is His exact
representation; His words and works were the same as God’s (John 5:19; John
12:50 – see verses below). Therefore, when we look at the Son, we are seeing
the character of our Father in heaven.
John 5:19
New King James Version
(NKJV)
19 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most
assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of
Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also
does in like manner.
John 12:50
New King James Version
(NKJV)
50 And I know that His command is everlasting
life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.”
- HE
ADOPTED US AS HIS CHILDREN.
Through salvation, God invites us to join His family (John 1:12 - see verse above). This close
relationship with our heavenly Father lasts for eternity, providing us with
support, encouragement, and love.
- HE
IS OUR FRIEND FOREVER.
By calling His disciples “friends” (John 15:15 - see verse below), Jesus revealed a special aspect of his
relationship with His followers. Christ is a friend who will never desert or
turn away from us (Heb. 13:5).
John 15:15
New King James Version
(NKJV)
15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant
does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My
Father I have made known to you.
Hebrews 13:5
New King James Version
(NKJV)
5 Let your conduct be without
covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He
Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake
you.”
- HIS SPIRIT INDWELLS US. From the moment of salvation, we have the presence of the Holy Spirit within our being. He is closer to us than any earthly kin can be.
God desires intimacy with
us, and our highest calling is to live for Him all of our days (Col. 3:23 – see verse below). As we do, the Spirit
will transform us to resemble the Lord more and more over the course of our
life.
Colossians 3:23
New Life Version (NLV)
23 Whatever work you do, do it with all your heart. Do it
for the Lord and not for men.
By Charles Stanley
I pray that you have enjoyed the above
message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.
Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Lord
You Are Good” (with lyrics) as performed by “Todd Galbert” - sung with power
and anointing.
(I do not own the rights to this song).
(If you
can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the
rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web
version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message -
please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video.
Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)
BE BLESSED!
