Adoption is a beautiful picture of the gospel in the home. Apart from Jesus Christ, we were all orphans, separated from God. We were all in sin, alienated from the life God desires for us, but God has adopted us through faith in Christ (Gal. 4:4-7). We are made part of God’s family through our faith in Jesus. What an incredible thought: we who were once enemies of God could be called children of God and co-heirs with Christ, receiving His inheritance (Rom. 8:16-17). It’s all because of God’s grace and mercy: “See what great love the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children—and we are!” (1 John 3:1).

What are the benefits of being a child of God that most stand out to you?