Submit

"God is treating you as his children," Hebrews 12:7.

Sure, there are many lines that tell of God blessing his kids. We might think this line, too, concerns happy gifts from a doting father, but not here it doesn't. Here, instead, it turns our attention to Jesus who held on patiently under hostile, sinful men. The Good Book's encouragement at this point calls us to hold on patiently, too, when we're undergoing trials in this old world. This correction from God prepares us for his kingdom in the sky. In fact - and here's where it calls for heart-testing trust - God's discipline proves us to be his children. Otherwise, we'd be bastards. (Yes, that's what the Good Book says!). So. We shall (Yes. We. Shall.) submit ourselves to the Father of spirits, and in doing so, live!

When we meet with a brother or sister today, we encourage one another to press on, trusting God just like Jesus trusted God with his very soul. And, together, we give thanks to be God's kids indeed. Sky kingdom.