In the Word

There's a new section on the Vineyard message board. Every week, we put a section of scripture to read, and then read it together and discuss it. Should be fun. I wrote this today while thinking about the verse that says, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name":

I'm thinking today about being given the right to become children of God. Honestly, I can get uncomfortable thinking about that. I feel like there's this responsibilty that goes with it, along with anticipation. It's like when you're a kid and your parents let you have more responsibility than you had before. Like when you get to take the car to the store by yourself for the first time. You're thrilled but you're so afraid you're going to mess up really badly. The right to become a child of God . . . I picture getting to come into a palace where God lives and I'm about to have a private meeting with him and he's going to tell me that I'm in his family now, and I'll be representing his name. From now on, my actions will be a reflection on his name. Now that's the uncomfortable part. It's like I look at him and think, "Well he knows everything, and he is the wisest of the wise, but HAS HE REALLY THOUGHT THIS THROUGH?!?" Then he smiles and tells me that he has thought it through and he knows me well, and he is going to help me. And that there is great priviledge and adventure in being a child of God.

Just some of my thoughts.