Devotional June 16th, 2025
Adopted into God's Family
Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7
Romans 8:14-17
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Galatians 4:4-7
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Galatians 4:4-7
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
God's love for us is so profound that He offers us adoption into His family. Unlike earthly families we're born into, we have the choice to be grafted into God's family through Repentance, Baptism in Jesus Name, Receiving of the Holy Ghost and living a holy lifestyle. This adoption isn't just a legal transaction - it's a complete transformation of our identity and inheritance.
Reflect on what it means to cry "Abba, Father" to God. How does knowing you're a child of God change your perspective on life's challenges? Consider the inheritance promised to you as a heir with Christ. How does this eternal perspective impact your daily choices and priorities?
Today, consciously approach God as your loving Father. Bring your needs, fears, and joys to Him with the confidence of a beloved child.
Reflect on what it means to cry "Abba, Father" to God. How does knowing you're a child of God change your perspective on life's challenges? Consider the inheritance promised to you as a heir with Christ. How does this eternal perspective impact your daily choices and priorities?
Today, consciously approach God as your loving Father. Bring your needs, fears, and joys to Him with the confidence of a beloved child.
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