Title: You Belong
Speaker: Pastor Steve Carr
Date: 23rd February 2025
Location: Bendigo, Australia
In this episode, the message from Luke 15 reminds us of the deep assurance that comes from belonging to the Lord. We are not defined by what we do or how we feel, but by what Christ has done for us through His sacrifice and the gift of the Holy Spirit. We have been adopted into God’s family, accepted, forgiven, and called His own.
Through parables and scriptures, this talk highlights the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, the security of our adoption as sons and daughters of God, and the unity we share as members of the body of Christ. No matter our past, weaknesses, or doubts, the Spirit within us testifies that we are redeemed, highly favoured, and part of God’s family.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Belonging to the Lord is not about our worthiness, but about Christ’s sacrifice and the assurance of the Holy Spirit.
- God has adopted us as His children, highly favoured and redeemed, with an eternal inheritance in Christ.
- Every member of the body of Christ is necessary, valued, and united — we belong together in Him.