The Privileges of Being God’s Children

Vince Mack
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Positioned for Power and Purpose in God’s Kingdom

A great man of God once said that when we begin to grasp the phenomenal truths of God’s Kingdom, everything about our lives changes. We begin to pray differently, worship differently, and think differently. Given the peril of our times, it’s clear that many of us are in desperate need of that very shift. Thinking differently isn’t just a mental exercise—it’s thefirst and most pivotal step in living as citizens of God’s Kingdom. When our thinking aligns with His truth, it signals to Heaven—and everything beneath it—that we are positioning ourselves to walk in God’s power and authority through Jesus Christ.

Ambassadors for Christ

John 1:12 (NLT) says: “But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.” Believing the Gospel and accepting Jesus means we recognize that He owns everything, including us. Whether or not we accept His lordship doesn’t change the fact that He is Lord of all—now, forever, and always. But our acknowledgement, understanding, and acceptance of that truth gives us new life and redirects the entire trajectory of our spiritual destiny.

Our privileges as believers rest in the reality that we are members of God’s royal family—joint heirs with Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT) says, “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, ‘Come back to God!’” Our ambassadorship is the honor and responsibility of representing the King in everything we do--in every area of our lives. It’s also the call to live out the reality of who God always intended us to be. Every word we speak and every choice we make becomes a public demonstration of His love, power, and authority.

On every occasion and in every aspect of life, our ambassadorship in Christ will always call our attention back to our purpose in God’s plan. We don’t act on personal feelings or opinions; we speak and move according to the Will of the one that sent us. Carrying His message of reconciliation to a world that desperately needs Him should be the aspiration of every believer.

The Privileges of Sonship

When you step into sonship, you’re no longer an outsider looking in. You belong to the family. The Father knows your name, your voice, and every aspect of your being. Romans 8:15–17 (NLT) reminds us, “You received God’s Spirit when He adopted you as His own children. Now we call Him, ‘Abba, Father.’ For His Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are His children, we are His heirs.” That’s inheritance talk — divine access to everything the Father has given us.

Sonship isn’t just about privilege; it’s about identity. You don’t have to chase validation, earn love, or fear rejection. You’ve already been chosen. Ephesians 1:5 (NLT) says, “God decided in advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. This is what He wanted to do, and it gave Him great pleasure.” You werewanted — not tolerated, not an afterthought, but deeply desired by our Heavenly Father.

Breaking Free from an Earned Mindset: Living in the Freedom of God’s Grace

Society has trained us to believe that everything of value must be earned, and many of us unknowingly apply that same thinking to Heaven. We assume that our lack or loneliness must mean we haven’t done enough to earn God’s blessings. But that mindset keeps us begging for what is already ours. This is not how God’s Kingdom operates.

When a person accepts Christ, they receive the right to become a child of God—recognized as an heir and given access to the Father’s presence, His promises, and His Kingdom resources. This isn’t about arrogant entitlement; it’s about confident belonging. Romans 3:23 (KJV) tells us, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” None of us can earn our way into God’s heart—and thank God we don’t have to. Salvation is a free gift.

We’re not perfect, but through His grace, we’re being perfected daily as we follow the example Christ left us. We don’t need to worry about meeting the standards of others–whether we’re the best dressed or the most eloquent speaker. God delights in using ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purpose. He could speak from the heavens if He wanted to, but instead, He speaks through us when our hearts are fully yielded to Him.

Walking in Kingdom Confidence

The truth is, God never called us to live like orphans begging for leftovers. We are sons and daughters of the King, invited to live from abundance, not scarcity. Galatians 4:7 (NLT) reminds us, “Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are His child, God has made you His heir.” When we truly believe this, faith takes the lead.

It’s time to think differently, pray differently, and walk differently. No longer pleading for what has already been promised—but standing in the full assurance that every good thing flows from our Father’s heart. The privilege of being God’s child isn’t just a title—it’s a lifestyle. It’s peace that outlasts chaos, confidence that silences insecurity, and love that changes how we see ourselves and others.

Lift your head with the full assurance that through Jesus Christ, you’ve been fully equipped to represent God’s Kingdom right where you are. And lift your praise and thanks to Heaven continually, knowing that because of the sacrifice and resurrection of our Lord, you don’t have to chase the Kingdom—you carry it within you everywhere you go. ■