ADOPTION OF CHILDREN A MODEL OF GOD'S FAMILY

 Your family shall be far from the destroyer because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good+Life Devotional: 

  ADOPTION OF  CHILDREN A MODEL OF GOD'S FAMILY 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Philemon 1:10 "I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: "

  1 Corinthians 4:17 "For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church."

  Onesimus was a slave who belonged to Philemon, a Christian leader in Colossae. According to the letter, Onesimus had run away from Philemon and somehow encountered the Apostle Paul, who was in prison at the time (likely in Rome). In verse 18 of Philemon Chapter 1 apostle Paul offered to pay off Onesimus' debt to Philemon and reconciled both parties . Onesimus and Timothy were not apostle Paul's biological children but were  adopted as sons. 

   Adoption, a profound act of love and commitment, finds its ultimate model in God's adoption of believers as His children. In the Bible, this spiritual adoption is depicted as an intimate and transformative relationship. Galatians 4:4-5 states, "But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son... so that we might receive adoption as sons." This passage highlights the divine initiative and grace that makes this adoption possible.

In the Old Testament, God chose Israel as His people, adopting them as His "firstborn son" (Exodus 4:22). This act of adoption was rooted in His covenant love, setting a precedent for how earthly adoption should reflect divine love—unconditional, redemptive, and everlasting.

In the New Testament, Romans 8:15-17 emphasizes that believers are given the "Spirit of adoption" and are made "heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ." This inheritance is not just of material blessings but of a deep, personal relationship with God.

Thus, earthly adoption should mirror this divine example, welcoming children into families with the same love, acceptance, and promise of belonging that God extends to us. Just as God's adoption is permanent and irrevocable, so too should be our commitment to the children we adopt. 

There are many children seeking to belong to a family and God's family, the church is to provide the love and warmth they desire for healthy growth through adoption .

PRAYER Heavenly Father,  forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome depression.

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