Access, Inheritance, and Freedom: What Comes With Being God’s Child - Ep 20

Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on Episode 20 of the Milk to Meat Discipleship Podcast.
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5-Day Devotional: Privileges of Being God's Child

Day 1: Direct Access to the Father
Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16
Devotional: Before Christ, only the high priest could enter God's presence, and only once a year. Now, through Jesus, you have direct access to the throne of grace at any moment. This isn't a privilege earned through perfection but granted through adoption. Today, consider how often you approach God with confidence versus timidity. Your Heavenly Father isn't waiting with a stick to punish you—He's waiting with open arms to hear from His child. When you pray today, remember you're not bothering God; you're exercising one of the greatest privileges of being His child. Approach boldly, knowing you're welcomed, loved, and heard.

Day 2: Joint Heirs with Christ
Reading: Romans 8:14-17
Devotional: Being a joint heir with Jesus is staggering when you truly consider it. God didn't have to include us in His inheritance—we could have simply been forgiven servants. Instead, He calls us children and heirs. This isn't about what we deserve; it's about His extravagant love and desire for restoration. As you reflect today, ask yourself: Am I living like someone who has an eternal inheritance, or am I consumed by temporary things? Your identity as God's child should shape your priorities, your confidence, and your hope. You're not just saved from something; you're saved for something—eternal fellowship with your Creator.

Day 3: Walking Through the Valleys
Reading: Psalm 23
Devotional: God's protection doesn't mean immunity from hardship—it means His presence through it. The valley of the shadow of death is a real place, and metaphorically, we all walk through dark valleys. Notice the psalm doesn't say God removes the valley but that He walks through it with us. Peter didn't walk on calm waters; waves crashed around him as long as he kept his eyes on Jesus. Today, identify the "waves" in your life. Are you focused on the storm or on the Savior? God's rod and staff comfort us not by eliminating danger but by reminding us we're never alone in it. His presence is your protection.

Day 4: Freedom Under Grace
Reading: Romans 6:1-14
Devotional: Grace is not a license to sin but power to live differently. Some fall into hyper-grace, thinking God's forgiveness means behavior doesn't matter. Others live in fear, never feeling forgiven enough. Both miss the beauty of grace. Grace frees you from sin's bondage and condemnation, empowering you to pursue holiness—not perfectly, but progressively. Today, examine your heart: Are you using grace as an excuse, or are you allowing it to transform you? Remember, you sin enough without looking for it. God's grace has already abounded. Your response should be gratitude that leads to godliness, not presumption that leads to carelessness.

Day 5: Living Out Your Identity
Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Devotional: You are a child of the King—a member of a royal priesthood, a holy nation. This identity isn't just positional; it's practical. How you carry yourself is your greatest testimony. People should see something different about you—not arrogance, but humble confidence rooted in whose you are. Today's challenge: practice spiritual family. Reach out to a fellow believer and intentionally build that relationship. Let the Holy Spirit flow through you in your interactions. Your identity as God's adopted child should be evident in how you love others, handle trials, and reflect Christ. Are you bearing good fruit that reveals your Father's character? Live today as the beloved child you are.

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