God adopted humans into His family through Jesus Christ. This is described as “adoption as sons” in Ephesians 1:5.
https://learn.ligonier.org/devotionals/adoption-into-gods-family
How did God adopt humans?
God chose to adopt humans before the world existed.
God takes on the role of a parent, providing for, protecting, and guiding humans.
God’s adoption of humans is a metaphor based on Roman law, which allowed a man to adopt an heir from outside his family.
**What does it mean to be adopted by God?
It means that humans are part of God’s family, chosen by Him before the foundation of the Earth.
– It means that humans are joint heirs with Jesus Christ.
– It means that humans can call God “Abba, Father” and serve Him without fear or obligation.
– It means that humans can relate to God as a Loving and good Father.
Benefits of being adopted by God
– Humans receive eternal life.
– Humans are Loved unconditionally by God.
– Humans are taught to call out to God as their “Abba, Father”.
– Humans can enjoy serving God without fear or obligation.
THE GOSPEL TRUTH!
Have you ever been overwhelmed by any situation – the situation could have been/be good or bad; joy, confusion, fear, troubles/worry/fear, sorrow, pain… an endless list! At times when you are overwhelmed, are you short of words to express yourself to God? Yes it happens, and God understands. We are in it together! God is a Loving, caring Father we have been adopted!
When feeling overwhelmed, turn to these Bible verses and prayers for comfort and guidance:
“From the end of the Earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:2) and
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Philippians 4:6).
A Pharisee once hosted JESUS and a woman, a SINNER went there with OIL; she wept on JESUS’ FEET, wiped the TEARS with her HAIR and anointed His feet with the oil. No one said anything, but they were surprised that He didn’t stop or send her away.
JESUS HEARD the SORROWFUL HEART of the WOMAN and the confusion in the attendees, He addressed all the issues accordingly.
What’s your heart saying to God? He hears it all and will respond as due!
“Wait on the LORD” is a biblical phrase encouraging patience and trust in God’s timing, as exemplified in Psalm 27:14, which says, “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD”.
Here’s a deeper look at the meaning and significance of “Wait on the LORD”:
Biblical Context:
The phrase “wait on the LORD” appears in several passages of the Bible, most notably in Psalm 27:14, which emphasizes the importance of trusting in God’s timing and strength, even when facing difficult circumstances.
Meaning:
Patience: “Waiting on the Lord” means to be patient and trust that God will act in His own time, rather than rushing or forcing events.
Trust: It signifies trusting in God’s wisdom and goodness, even when things seem unclear or difficult.
Courage: It encourages us to be strong and courageous in the face of challenges, knowing that God will strengthen our hearts.
Seeking God’s Will: Waiting on the Lord also means actively seeking God’s will and direction through prayer, scripture study, and seeking wise counsel.
Examples in the Bible:
– Abraham’s Patience: Abraham had to wait a long time for the birth of Isaac, but his faith and patience were ultimately rewarded.
– Joshua’s Obedience: Joshua and the Israelites had to wait seven days to march around Jericho before God brought down the walls.
– David’s Exile: David waited fourteen years in exile before God placed him on the throne as the greatest king of Israel.
– Modern Application:
Life Challenges: “Waiting on the Lord” can be a powerful tool for navigating life’s challenges and uncertainties.
– Personal Growth: It fosters spiritual growth and strengthens our faith in God’s character and promises.
– Relationships: It can help us to develop stronger relationships with God and others, as we learn to trust in His timing and guidance.
The takeaway? Every action and word including prayer
begins as thoughts from the heart and God acts on it for He KNOWS it all… so, let your HEART always be RIGHT with God for His SPIRIT to act in your favor!
May God refine our hearts, Amen. 🙏🔥