"He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God." (John 1:12-13)
Adoption is a wonderful thing! A child who was once without a family and without hope suddenly has both. Contrary to popular belief we are not all God's children at birth. We are indeed God's creation, fearfully and wonderfully made. We are known and loved by him before one cell came together in our mother's womb. But, we are separated from God and without the rights and privileges of members of his family. Adoption can take a number of years and cost thousands of dollars but becoming a child of God takes only faith. If you are walking outside of God's family it's time to come home. Jesus paid the price so believe in his name and receive him today.
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Heirs to the Promise - The Wonder of Adoption
If you have been adopted into the family of God praise him today! If you are alone and separated from Him by sin then pray like this:
Lord, I know I'm lost and in need of forgiveness. I want to be accepted and brought into your family. I trust that Jesus died in my place and rose from the dead so that my relationship with you don't end in the grave. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice. In your name I pray, Amen.
My son's baseball coach use to yell out during the games, "Boys, what's the most important thing in baseball?" The kids would yell back, "Keep your eyes on the ball!" In baseball, archery, and in life you need to keep your eyes on the target. As Peter walked on the water he briefly took his eyes off of Jesus and nearly sank to the bottom of the Sea of Galilee.
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Matthew 14:28-30)
Peter "saw the wind, and was afraid." So today remember that whatever the circumstance, keep your eyes on Jesus, and he will keep your head above water.
Prayer: Father help me today to look not at the wind or the waves of life but instead to keep my eyes focused on Jesus and his faithfulness. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Keep Your Eyes on the Ball
