1Hope ministries, whom I served with in South Africa, posted on their blog today about the importance of thinking biblically about adoption. They included this link to John Piper's blog. It is a short article with some well-thought-out and scripturally-backed-up disavowals and affirmations regarding adoption. A great article to take a moment to read!
I have been reading "Follow me" by David Platt. In the first few chapters (I'm in the middle of the second one), he has painted a vivid picture of adoption. He points out that the child does not look for the parents, but the parents seek out the child. The child does not come to the parents, instead the parents go and rescue the child. In the same way, if you are a believer, your heavenly Father has sought you; he has paid for you; he has rescued you. He has made you part of His family and will come to bring you home someday. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 says, "For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,.." I love that. He has CHOSEN you. It was not an accident. It was not forced. You were not the only one left. He WANTS you! How sweet it is to know that the Father loves us. Let's rejoice together, marvel in his grace and mercy, and enjoy the fragrance of his love.
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