PROMISE #110 - APRIL 20
Promise #110:
I do not show favoritism in My family.
Ephesians 6:9 (WEB)
You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening,
knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven,
and there is no partiality with him.
In today's Scripture verse, Paul the Apostle instructs the Church on how masters should treat their servants. He reminds them that they too have a Master in heaven who shows no favoritism, so we must be cautious not to mistreat those under our supervision.
Ephesians 6:9 in the New International Version of the Bible states: "And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him." (NIV)
God does not play favorites! Every son and daughter is equal at His table. While we are called to submit to all authority that God has established in heaven and on earth, it is clear that God does not favor one of His children over others. The truth is that we are ALL His favorites!
There is only one way our God and Father can love, and that is with all His heart. In John 17:23, Jesus, while praying to His Father, says, "I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me." (ESV)
The Father loves you and me with the same love that He has for Jesus! It is a wonderful thought to know that we are loved so deeply, and it is true. God does not show favoritism within His family; He loves ALL of us with ALL His heart.
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for not playing favorites with your children. The truth is, you love us all with the same love that you have for your beloved Son, Jesus! While this thought is too great for me to comprehend, help it become more real today through the revelation that comes from your Holy Spirit who lives within me.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
I do not show favoritism in My family.
Ephesians 6:9 (WEB)
You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening,
knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven,
and there is no partiality with him.
In today's Scripture verse, Paul the Apostle instructs the Church on how masters should treat their servants. He reminds them that they too have a Master in heaven who shows no favoritism, so we must be cautious not to mistreat those under our supervision.
Ephesians 6:9 in the New International Version of the Bible states: "And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him." (NIV)
God does not play favorites! Every son and daughter is equal at His table. While we are called to submit to all authority that God has established in heaven and on earth, it is clear that God does not favor one of His children over others. The truth is that we are ALL His favorites!
There is only one way our God and Father can love, and that is with all His heart. In John 17:23, Jesus, while praying to His Father, says, "I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me." (ESV)
The Father loves you and me with the same love that He has for Jesus! It is a wonderful thought to know that we are loved so deeply, and it is true. God does not show favoritism within His family; He loves ALL of us with ALL His heart.
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for not playing favorites with your children. The truth is, you love us all with the same love that you have for your beloved Son, Jesus! While this thought is too great for me to comprehend, help it become more real today through the revelation that comes from your Holy Spirit who lives within me.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.