Adopted

(NLT)Ephesians 1:3-8
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. [4] Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. [5] God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. [6] So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. [7] He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. [8] He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.

God adopted us into His family. Remember yesterdays phrase from Psalm 68:6 "God places the lonely in families." If you are a chile of God then every other child of God is your sybling. How then, should we treat each other?

I asked the question, "If God is looking for a family to place a lonely person in would He choose yours as a loving home?"

(NLT)Romans 12:13
When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Today, ask God to show you your own heart on this matter. Keep in mind, relationships are messy. They can be time consuming. They can interrupt your plans.  They can also enhance your life in fantastic ways if you look for God's plan in them.

Love in Christ,
Steve Sherwood Sr.