Very few of us need encouragement to watch out for ourselves. But to watch out and pay attention to the needs of others, just as intently – that’s a challenge. That’s not natural. Indeed, it’s divine.
God has brought you, and me, and all of us together to receive the gospel fully, and to advance the gospel further. This is the fellowship we’ve been called into with one another. This is what gospel partnership is.
An adopted son fears nothing, because He knows his relationship with His Father has been certified – the courts of heaven have reached a final verdict! – his place in the family of God is certain.