Because I’m a pastor and think about things in spiritual terms, it’s only appropriate that I spend a moment to comment on how physical adoption reinforced Gospel adoption to me.
Consider…
I didn’t choose God but He chose me because of His great love (Eph. 1.4-5).
I am bought by a significant price and sacrifice on His part (Eph. 1.7).
I am experiencing a life that I never could’ve created on my own (Eph. 2.8-9).
I am, quite literally, a citizen of a different kind of governance (Eph. 2.11-12).
I was a foreigner to God and He took me in, calling me His own son (Eph. 2.13).
I am now a part of a family that is much bigger and cooler than I could’ve imagined (Eph. 2.19).
The beauty of all of this: just as I don’t have a regret in the world, neither does He. Wow.
But that’s just me thinking thoughts…
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Trent is the husband of the amazing Ginny and father to the thoughtful Jack, adventurous Sam, and hilarious Ruthie Mei. He also serves as pastor to the saints of Heritage Park Baptist Church near NASA in Houston. He tries to say something worthwhile in his preaching and at his blog. Feel free to go check it out.
I had a moment like that…..and another one to add to your list. Our son (waiting on us/second adoption) is 5, and a traveling family said, he is having a hard time believing that you are coming for him. All of his friends have been adopted. Maybe you can send more pictures.
I thought….his room…..his clothes….his toys…..Surely if I send pictures of these things, he will believe that IF WE PREPARE A PLACE FOR HIM SURELY WE WILL COME……and I stopped and that verse was REALLY real for me.
Its a BEAUTIFUL thing….
I’ve really been blessed by your “Musings of an Adoptive Dad”. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. They are a real encouragement!