The Language of Sonship

As we prepare for this Kingdom Move of God, it needs to be understood that the Divine Agenda for the Kingdom is that we all mature into Sons of God (Galatians 4). It is not enough to simply remain a "child of God" (John 3). We must mature into Sons. Let me say very quickly that Sonship is not a term of gender identification but spiritual status. Therefore, whether you are male or female, in the Spirit realm, you are still identified as a son of God (John 1). But scripture does allow for the term "daughter of God" (2Corinthians 6). As it relates to Sonship and our development therein, we would do well to adopt and embrace The Language of Sonship.

As the Son of God, Jesus first recognized (biblically speaking) His Calling as a Son when He was twelve years old (Luke 2). In recognition of His Call, He departed temporarily from His family and went to the Temple. When his parents finally found Him after 3 Days, His response to them was, "How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about My Father's Business?". This is the Language of Sonship. When you are maturing into Sonship you "must" be about the Father's Business. It is not optional, it is a mandate. If you're still waffling and wavering about the things that God has told you to do (not the things that you are "going" to do) then you're not ready to be a Son. Faithfulness is a prerequisite to full Maturity in Christ. You notice also that Jesus was not deterred by the "displeasure" of His family. Yes He was still a child, but His Consciousness and Commitment to what God was calling Him to do and who God had called Him to be was greater than His "family ties". If you're still worried about what Mama's going to say and what Daddy's going to say and the approval of your spouse, then you're not ready for Sonship. Yes we must take these relationships into account, but nothing overrides being about the Father's Business, when you are a Son.

The next thing we see demonstrated in Jesus' Ministry as He embraces His Calling as the Son of God, is found at the Jordan River (Matthew 3). Even though it's weird to say this about Jesus, this was His time of Divine Transition and Transformation. When John the Baptist baptized Jesus at the Jordan River, Jesus was officially inaugurated into the Office of the Son of God. This is why the entire Tri-Une Fellowship was at hand for this event. The Holy Spirit came down upon Him in the form of a dove, and the Father said, "this is My Beloved Son, in whom I am Well Pleased". But look at what Jesus said to John the Baptist when John expressed reservations about baptizing Him. Jesus said, "Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness". Righteousness and Holiness are a prerequisite for Sonship. You can't be led by the Spirit and operate in Sonship if you have not submitted to the Righteousness and Holiness of God. That's why the scripture says in 1Peter 1, "Be ye holy, for I Am Holy". Loose living and undisciplined thinking is not going to cut it if you want to become a Manifested Son (Romans 8).

Lastly, in looking at the Language of Sonship, when Jesus is satanically tested in the Wilderness, we find His Response to Victory (Matthew 4). Whenever the devil tried to attack His Divine Claim of Sonship, Jesus's response would be "it is written". Saints, if we're going to operate in the Victory of Sonship, we must stand on the Word of God. This is not just the written Word of God (the Bible) but also the Spoken Word of God. There are some of us who have received a prophetic word (multiple words in some cases) and you've chosen to ignore it, and then wonder why you're operating in defeat. God sends His Word for a reason, and for a Season. And just because it doesn't "make sense" or may not register at the time, is no reason not to submit and subscribe to it. Why? Because it's the Word of God. This is why Hebrews 5 says, "but strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil". Let us learn to stand on the Word of God. Let us learn operate in The Language of Sonship.