This series called 'Following Jesus'
is primarily written with young children in mind. However, a parent,
grandparent or interested adult will be most helpful in accompanying
them. God calls us His children and He wants us to become once again
like little children- not childish but childlike. So with this in mind,
whether we are a young child or an adult, this series may assist you in
some way to follow Jesus.
How we follow Jesus our leader?
Today's post continues to explore how rich we are as God's Children.
In the Old Testament, God chose a poor shepherd body named David to be the king of His Chosen People. God sent His servant Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint him as king. This story in scripture can be found in 1 Kings 16:12-13). A great change took place in David when he was anointed king.
When we received the sacrament of Baptism, a greater change occurred in us since God called us to be His children. When we are baptized and become God's children, we receive in God's own life and love.This great gift of sanctifying grace made us adopted children of God. We became holy and pleasing to Him. The Holy Spirit came to live in us.
The gift of sanctifying graces was won for us by Jesus, the Son of God. This gift gives us the right to go to Heaven to be with God, our Father.However, the gift of sanctifying grace is one of the gifts. The second gift is actual grace, which God gives to us to help us live as His children. Actual grace gives light to our mind so that we know what is right and pleasing to God. Actual grace gives strength to our will so that we are able to act as children of God.
God our Father, does not make us accept the help of actual grace. However, we cannot reach heaven without this help. Do you accept the help of actual grace? Can you think of a time when you did accept it and when you did not accept it?
All this may sound complicated. So let me simplify it for you.
If we think of a vine, then
Today's post continues to explore how rich we are as God's Children.
In the Old Testament, God chose a poor shepherd body named David to be the king of His Chosen People. God sent His servant Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint him as king. This story in scripture can be found in 1 Kings 16:12-13). A great change took place in David when he was anointed king.
When we received the sacrament of Baptism, a greater change occurred in us since God called us to be His children. When we are baptized and become God's children, we receive in God's own life and love.This great gift of sanctifying grace made us adopted children of God. We became holy and pleasing to Him. The Holy Spirit came to live in us.
The gift of sanctifying graces was won for us by Jesus, the Son of God. This gift gives us the right to go to Heaven to be with God, our Father.However, the gift of sanctifying grace is one of the gifts. The second gift is actual grace, which God gives to us to help us live as His children. Actual grace gives light to our mind so that we know what is right and pleasing to God. Actual grace gives strength to our will so that we are able to act as children of God.
God our Father, does not make us accept the help of actual grace. However, we cannot reach heaven without this help. Do you accept the help of actual grace? Can you think of a time when you did accept it and when you did not accept it?
All this may sound complicated. So let me simplify it for you.
If we think of a vine, then
- the sap which gives life to the vine is something like sanctifying grace which we received at Baptism.
- the sun which makes the vine strong is something like actual grace.
With all my heart I thank You Lord, for sanctifying grace
Because this gift makes Your children and I shall see Your Face.
It's only right that I should pray and offer all I do,
To show how much I love this gift that makes my soul like You.
Next week we explore what happens when we are tempted not to live as God's children and how we can prepare for this Battle.
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