Eighteen years ago, our daughter and son-in-law adopted a child. It was a long, time-consuming, heart wrenching, and costly process. But this boy has been loved, nurtured, abundantly cared for, and supported for these eighteen years. While I don’t know what his life would have been like if he had not been adopted, I know that he has experienced the best possible environment for growth and success.
Ephesians 1:5-6 says, “In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” We were outside of God’s family, but by His grace He sent His own Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to remove sin’s stain upon us. It is His will, purpose, and grace through which He adopted us into His family. Our Heavenly Father paid a precious price, the sacrifice of His Son, to adopt us into His family. If we will put our trust in Him, He will give us the best possible environment and tools for our growth and fulfillment of His purpose for us.
Reluctant Retiree 