Day 29 - Finding a Place

Through the Spirit we enjoy adoption as children of the Father.

Have you ever felt isolated or excluded? It’s a crummy feeling, isn’t it? We moved a few times when I was a kid and each time I had to enter a new school, I dreaded it. But once I got there, made some friends, got a schedule and routine, it was better. In addition to a new school, sometimes we had to find a new church home. That was also an anxious time. Attending a new church can be unsettling, as well. At least, until you realize you are worshipping with your brothers and sisters. This place of true belonging is one of the most beautiful blessings of our adoption into the family of God.

Ephesians 2:11-22 addresses this very topic. Paul begins this section of Scripture by asking the Ephesians to remember when they were considered unclean and heathen. He tells them to remember that they were separate from Christ, without hope and without God. Then he reminds them that all that has changed. “They have been brought near through the blood of Christ.” I can just imagine those Christians cheering! Look at verses 17-19:

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household...

Isn’t being adopted as a child of the Father a wonderful thing?

I have made references to people who enjoy boating and how they are committed to community. Did you know that there are websites for folks who sail so that they can be in touch with others who sail? One of those sites has this description: “Social networking for sailing people. Find crew and boats. Share photos. Meet new people.”

In much the same way, we as Christian brothers and sisters are part of a larger community. We all enjoy the adoption as children of the Father through the Holy Spirit.

Do you feel a part of the family of God?

If not, what do you think is holding you back from enjoying your adoption as a child of His?