Adopted By God
“He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.” - Ephesians 1:5
God has not only chosen you, but He has adopted you. We are HIS. Ephesians 1:5 says, “He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.”
In ancient Rome, a man passed wealth to His son. If the son, or sons, were not worthy or capable, the man would adopt an heir. The adopted son would have all his debts cancelled and he would receive a new name. He would be the legal son of his adoptive father and entitled to all the rights and benefits of a son. In addition, the adoption was irreversible. Unlike ancient Rome, God adopts us based on His grace. What we may deem as worthy or unworthy is different than that of God. However, our adoption, too, is irreversible. We are forever part of God’s family.
This should cause us to think and move different; because with God’s salvation, we have received a new name. We are the heir of greatness, and nobody can take that away. Remember this when someone tries to tell you that you are not good enough or that you cannot be forgiven. With repentance, you are already forgiven. You are a child of the Most High and living God.
God has not only chosen you, but He has adopted you. We are HIS. Ephesians 1:5 says, “He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.”
In ancient Rome, a man passed wealth to His son. If the son, or sons, were not worthy or capable, the man would adopt an heir. The adopted son would have all his debts cancelled and he would receive a new name. He would be the legal son of his adoptive father and entitled to all the rights and benefits of a son. In addition, the adoption was irreversible. Unlike ancient Rome, God adopts us based on His grace. What we may deem as worthy or unworthy is different than that of God. However, our adoption, too, is irreversible. We are forever part of God’s family.
This should cause us to think and move different; because with God’s salvation, we have received a new name. We are the heir of greatness, and nobody can take that away. Remember this when someone tries to tell you that you are not good enough or that you cannot be forgiven. With repentance, you are already forgiven. You are a child of the Most High and living God.
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