For Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Galatians 4:5 NLT: “God sent his Son Jesus to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children.”
We can easily picture one human helping another, and we can probably picture God helping mankind. But adopting us into the Holy Family? I’ll admit I didn’t see that coming! That’s more than we have a right to expect! Nonetheless, that’s God’s intention for those who believe in his Son!
The author Paul had in mind a Roman model of legal adoption, where adopted children were given equal privileges in the family and equal status as heirs. He’s saying that believers have the same rights and privileges as any other family member, and that’s Good News for all of us!
Our God is a God of forgiveness, mercy, love and second chances. He’s in the redemption business. He wants to reach out, rescue you, and adopt you as one of His own. That’s what the Bible says, and that gives us hope!
Blessings and safety,
Pastor Norton Lawellin
Jesus in the City Fellowship
3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406
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