Becoming One of God's Children

Becoming United With Your Father

Cezar and the thousands of Koreans mentioned at the beginning of this article had to take action to enjoy a reunion of their families. Those people in Korea had to join the  program, and Cezar left his foster parents. Similarly, you may have to take decisive action to become reconciled to your heavenly Father, Jehovah God, and to enjoy being part of his family. What should you do? 

To draw close to God as your Father, you must study his Word, the Bible, so as to develop strong faith in him and in his promises. You will learn to trust what God tells you to do is for your benefit.  You will also need to accept God's correction and discipline, for the Bible says to Christians:  "God is dealing with you as with his sons. For what son is he that a father does not discipline?" -Hebrews 12:7.

Taking such steps will change your whole way of life.  The Bible says:  "You should be made brand new in the force actuating your mind, and should put on the new personality which was created according to God's will in true righteousness and loyalty." (Ephesians 4:23, 24)  Then follow the apostle Peter's admonition:  "As obedient children,do not let your characters be shaped any longer by the desires you cherished in your days of ignorance." -1 Peter 1:14, The New English Bible

Next time: Becoming One of God's Children - Finding Your Real Family

From the Watchtower magazine