Scripture: Matthew 11:11
Matthew 11:11, in one verse, summarizes the transition that adoption presents us as we are
accepted as a member of God’s Own Family. It says, “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born
of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom
of heaven is greater than he.” This is perhaps one of the most amazing statements in the New
Testament because it highlights the issue that, in Christ, we become members of God’s Own
Family. And what makes us greater than John the Baptist or Mary is, that we enjoy the favor of children under the New Covenant, while they served under the Old Covenant, and they were called
servants. They were servants of God, who accepted their assignments. They were servants who
never in their earthly years became Family. The reason why he who is least in the Kingdom is
greater, is because even the least are still Family. They are Family members with an inheritance
like all the rest. We need to realize that the New Testament is truly clear about the fact that under
the New Covenant, we stand in a much better place. We are positioned no longer as servants, but
we are sons and daughters of God Himself. That is a different place to walk in and requires
acceptance.
❖ Incidentally during summer season many people loosen up and involve more and more in
licentious activities. There is increased in wild revelry and partying. There is increased
sexual provocation and immorality at every level. Movies, songs, fashions, a lot of media
and advertising, reading material are rife with a lot of sexual content.
❖ Ask the Lord to shield His people from being lured into carelessness in this season.
❖ Ask for the quickness to flee all manner of sexual impurity. Pray verse by verse through
Proverbs 5-9.