Romans 8:14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Years ago, when my sister began her first foray into adoption, I had fears about whether I could love an adopted child like I loved my biological son and nephews. Now, I realize those were just the normal doubts of whether I had enough love to cover one more. I had similar fears when I was pregnant with my second child: Was there enough love to go around? The answer is “Of course!” My adopted niece and nephew are loved just as much, just as completely. There is no division, no distinction. They are all family.
Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
This journey to understanding in my own life has helped me to understand adoption into God’s family better. Just like there is no distinction within the cousins—they are all cousins, all family, all deeply loved—there is no distinction in God’s family either. We are His, we are family, we are deeply loved.
Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Lord, Thank You that we belong to You, adopted to sonship. Thank You for the right to call You Abba, Father. Thank You that we are brothers and sisters in Christ—deeply loved, fully family. Help us to live boldly as Your children. Amen.
Romans 8:17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Have a blessed day. I love you.