1.) Our Assurance 

Our assurance is directly tied into our adoption. The scripture uses the words Spirit of adoption, signifying that God Himself elected and selected us for His very own. Children themselves never adopt the father, but always the parent adopting the child. The word Abba, which means “my father” is so powerfully communicated in this verse that it provokes the highest response and reaction of a true child of God. This knowledge that our beloved Father has chosen us for His own, even in our vile state, brings with it a power from on high, filled with the Holy Spirt, that enables us to pass through any trial, and creates within us a filial love that conquers all. 

Charles Spurgeon says, “Whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” This is the highest form of confidence that can be thought of, — that a child of God should be able, even when he is forced to cry, to cry nothing less than, “Abba, Father.” At his lowest, when he is full of sorrow and grief, even in his cryings and lamentings, he sticks to “Abba, Father.” This is a joyous confidence indeed! Oh, that God may give it to you, dearly beloved, to the very full!”

2:) Our Suffering 

We must come to terms that the Christian life is not a life of ease. but rather a life of rejection, pain, persecution and hardship. But, in the end, eternal life, and never ending happiness in the presence of our God forever. Understanding our relationship with our father, birthed by the Spirit of God fuels us through this painful existence until we make it to the celestial city. Our future hope.

Romans 8:17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ,  if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. 

Philippians 1:29  For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 

3.) Our Future Hope 

We do not have to nervous and anxious over the outcome of the election. Whatever happen we must look at from the light of our text. That regardless of whatever chaos comes, we know that these “groanings” only excite the children of God to look more forward to the end. The bible says, in Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

So remember, you are an adopted son, or daughter. Elected by our Creator. Chosen for His glory, Remember that your suffering, regardless of their magnitude, will not be abolished when our Lord returns, or you die before His coming. Remember, ground yourself in this reality, that your future is in His hands. Rejoice while it is still day.

he inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet t

These present suffering and affliction are not even worthy to be compared with awaits us in the near future. This should make us rejoice! These present suffering are conforming more into the image of God’s dear Son. 

with the glory which shall be revealed in us. not worthy to be compared Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are

I wanted to encourage you to continue in the faith. Sometimes it seems like the world around us is falling apart and in complete chaos. Many of us struggle with fear and anxiety, not knowing what the future holds. Many of us spend hours drinking in the latest news, watching and scrolling through YouTube videos, only to find ourselves still scratching our heads.

If we are not careful, we can become so distracted that our walk with Christ becomes cold, and we start to resemble the world, more than we resemble our Master. James 1:14 says, “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”

The Amplified Bible says, “Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him].”

1st Peter 2:8 says, Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

We must be on guard against our own heart, and the schemes of the enemy. We must, by God’s grace turn to the Lord, the One who is in charge of all things, the One who is never falling apart, confused or caught off guard. Here are a few simple ways to get yourself back in step with the Holy Spirit and right fellowship and communion with God.

1.) Meditate on God’s Word. The bible says, if we meditate on God’s Word opposed to the words of men, especially those who invoke fear and instill uncertainty.

Psalms 1:3 “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

2.) Prayer Spending time alone with God. George Muller once said that spending time with God would relieve his anxiety, and leave him calm and restful in the Lord. Try to find a quiet place, where there is no distractions. Put your cell phone away, otherwise you may be tempted to check texts, and emails. Open your bible and read it, meditate on God’s Word and converse with Him through His unchanging Word. This will bring clarity, peace and strength into your life. Your faith will increase and your fear will disappear.

3,) Go to Church- God has established His church to build community, sustain and nourish relationships. The local church gives a stable environment of believers. It affirms our faith. Its a place where the family of God gather together and worships together, Its a place where the family of God is nourished in the preaching of God’s Word. Its the fellowship of the Saints. The church is place where God’s love is on display.

4.) Evangelize – Get out and proclaim the excellencies of Christ to a world that is lost and dying. Dare to step out and confront the madness of this crazy sin infected world with the power of Christ and His Gospel. Realize that this Gospel saved you, and its the only remedy for the plight of sinful and lost people.

Remember this, that your work, even what we may deem unimportant or insignificant, is not forgotten and unseen. God takes into account those things which glorify Him, regardless of how mundane they may seem, We don’t have to be heroic by the worlds standards to get noticed by God, we need to be faithful and loyal to what He has called each and everyone of us to do and be. Jesus said first, we are to love the Lord our God with all of our heart, and with all of our soul, and with all of our mind. And second we are to ‘Love our neighbors as ourselves.’

Don’t give up!

Jeff Rose

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable.
Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

– 1 Corinthians 15