1 John 3:1-3

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore, the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

1 John 3:1-3

Behold what manner of love the Father has lavished upon us—that we should be called children of God! This isn’t just positional truth; it’s relational reality. You are not merely saved from hell; you are adopted into God’s family. As His child, you have access to a perfect Father who will never disappoint, never abandon, never fail you. Children don’t worry about provision—they trust their father.

Stop carrying burdens God never asked you to bear. Your Father is sufficient for every need—physical, emotional, and spiritual. The world may not understand you because it didn’t know Him, but you have a Father who knows you completely and loves you perfectly. Rest in that identity today.

Pastor Wade O’Neill