Kirk Reflections 28th May 2023.

Rev. Adriaan van Tonder brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland

Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.And by him we cry, “Abba,Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

[ROMANS 8:12-17]

Identity is important.

As followers of Jesus, our DNA is rooted in the saving grace of salvation. According to this passage it has remarkable consequences for us:

- We are co-hears with Christ

- We are citizens of Heaven

- We are sons and daughters of the living King

To name but a few!

We're delighted to welcome Rev. Adriaan van Tonder who explores further what it means to recognise where we fit into all of this!