I was watching my grandchildren one day when I noticed them displaying certain habits, similar to those of their parents. An occasional gesture or hand movement may even suggest a clear resemblance to their granddad’s. Yes, I know, I know, too much is usually read into these similitudes. I can’t stop loving them to bits though.
I mentioned this phenomenon to Jesus one day when He replied, “Your grandchildren reveal certain generic characteristics of their parents but most is taught unconsciously by the way their parents operate and live.
It happens in the close circle of the family, where they enjoy an intimate relationship together.”
“Your relationship with Me and My family has the same effect on you. The closer you live to Me, the more you are supposed to appear just like Me.”
“Do you realise that creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God? (Romans 8:19) This revealing is much more than just characteristics or hand gestures. When Moses spent time with God, his face began to shine (Exodus 34:29). Something similar happens with people spending close and intimate time with Me.”
“Certain animals are capable of discerning the presence of the Holy Spirit or angels. Not only they but the whole creation is eagerly looking forward to discern My presence in My people.”
“Lord Jesus, the big question comes to mind, why is it not so evident? We can hardly distinguish between the sons of God and the sons of the world when we walk among people in a supermarket or office in town. I’ve experienced people putting on the appearance of Your sons only to mislead and rob me!”
“My child, if you would only live more closely and more intimately with Me, your face would “shine” too. Sadly, most of My sons choose to spend more time with the things of the world than with Me.”
“For creation to identify My children, a much more intimate relationship with Me would be required. My sons are those led by the Spirit of God (Roman 8:14). We need to be a very close-knit family and not just occasional passers-by.”
I can’t help to seriously ask myself the question: Would any person or animal or plant identify us as Jesus’ family? Imagine what a dog or cat would do in the presence of Jesus! Imagine what they would do in our presence if they could identify us as children of the Creator!