God Adopts You

When the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.
Galatians 4:4-5

Most people in the world would agree with the statement that “We are all God’s children.” It’s a nice sentiment. It just isn’t what the Bible teaches. According to God’s Word, unrepentant sinners are actually God’s enemies (see Romans 5:10 and Colossians 1:21). It’s only when we put our trust in the Lord Jesus Christ that we experience forgiveness and adoption into God’s forever family (see Ephesians 1:5).

For a Christian going through hard times this “adoption” truth is the best of all possible news. God is not just a powerful Creator or a righteous Lord, he is a loving Father. He sees your trials. He listens to your pleas. He cares and protects and supports. He is never harsh or impatient with you. He is never “too busy” for you.

Take all the best qualities of all the best earthly dads you’ve ever known, add them together and multiply by infinity. That’s the kind of father God is.

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME
• You are my child if you accept the salvation I offer.

MY PRAYER TO GOD
Jesus, I do believe in you. I have accepted you as my Savior and Lord. Thank you for revealing yourself to me. Thank you for saving me. Because of your grace and my faith I am a child of the living God.