Because of Our Need

I read this devotional this morning by Max Lucado-
"For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." John 3:17

Can you imagine prospective parents saying, "We'd like to adopt Johnny, but first we want to know a few things. Does he have a house to live in? Does he have money for tuition? Does he have a ride to school every morning and clothes to wear every day? Can he prepare his own meals and mend his own clothes?

No agency would stand for such talk. Its representative would lift her hand and say, "Wait a minute. You don't understand. You don't adopt Johnny because of what he has; you adopt him because of what he needs. He needs a home."
The same is true with God. He doesn't adopt us because of what we have. He doesn't give us his name because of our wit or wallet or good attitude... Adoption is something we receive, not something we earn.
From the Great House of God

I love this devotional because I think the Spirit of Adoption is so important. We are adopted into God's family, what an honor. The King of the universe loves us and wants us to be apart of his life everyday.
I am thankful we can adopt a child and have them be apart of our family forever too!!