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Walking through Ephesians - Day 60

versebyverse | January 06, 2008 16:02

Thought: To me, we are given a family name by our Heavenly Father. Think of it!

Question: Do I think often enough of being in God's family?

Scripture: Ephesians 3:15 (NIV): "from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name."

Paul is describing God as Source of all life. Every living soul, whether in Heaven or on earth, that comprises God's "family", is included here as having originated with God. We all get "our name" from Him; that is, our image, our identity, our soul's eternality, our very breath of life. This shows the unity of Jew and Gentile, male and female, slave and freeman, etc., in God's scheme of things. It doesn't matter what nationality, gender or role we had on earth--we all have God's image and become one in that image.

Our identity, whether we realize it or not, or accept it or not, is all wrapped up in God. The Fatherhood of God is unavoidable. It is best for us if we embrace this truth and gladly accept the Father's authority over us.

Prayer: I am so glad I belong to Your family, Father! Thanks for the name You've given me. Amen.