Our Resolute Hope Podcast Frank Friedmann and John Russin

As God’s heirs, we have immediate, perpetual access to all He is, all He has, and all He does to meet every need we have.  We can experience today … right now … the full blessings of heaven through His life in us.

When Father God adopted us into His family, He made us full sons, giving us all spiritual blessings and equipping us with all rights, privileges, and responsibilities.  As sons, we must recognize Him as our Abba, the One Who loves us dearly and gives us only His best.

Jesus cautioned that, unless we become as little children, we’ll not fully experience God’s kingdom (Matt. 18:3).  We must change how we approach life so that our first response to every circumstance is to trust Our Father, Who has it all under control.

Diakonos.  Servant, one who does things to benefit others.  Our Savior came to serve us in the ultimate way by willingly, joyfully give His life as ransom.  Being a servant involves not only what you do but also your attitude while you’re doing it.  This aspect is critically important.

Doulos.  Slave.  Jesus emptied Himself, took the form of a slave, and did the will of His Father Who sent Him.  The same applies to us.  If we wish to bear fruit in Father’s kingdom, we too must choose to be slaves.

Many believers define themselves by their behavior:  because they commit sinful acts, they must be sinners.  But God defines us by birth.  We’re His children, His holy ones, who at times make poor choices.  When we maintain that we’re sinners, we’re saying, “I know what Scripture says, but I know better.”