PROMISE FOR APRIL 22ND

"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God." Romans 8:16

To be numbered among the children of God is a great privilege; but it means much more than many seem to understand--much more both on their part and on God's part.... On God's part it signifies the fulfilment of all His gracious promises to such through Christ.... It signifies that in the present life we have His Fatherly love, care, discipline, counsel, teaching, protection and encouragement, to the end; and that afterwards we shall be received into His glorious presence, and into everlasting rest, joy and peace. Oh, how blessed to be the people of God! Even in the present life the reward of His favor is beyond computation. R. 1787, c.2, last p. and 1788, c.1, p.1.