Steve Sikes Blog
Steve Sikes Blog
I’m so thankful I’m adopted!
And I’m thankful Jesus was “adopted” by Joseph! (Matthew 1:16 “Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah.”) Note: Joseph is not mentioned as the father of Jesus but “the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born.”
Dr. Luke put it this way: “The angel answered and said to Mary, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.’” Luke 1:35
Wow! I’m adopted, Jesus was “adopted” and guess what? As a believer, YOU’RE ADOPTED! My Father and Jesus’ Heavenly Father – is also YOUR FATHER! Listen to what the Apostle Paul says, “For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15
What does all of this mean? Listen to this GOOD NEWS:
• At one time we were slaves of the flesh and fear was our master!
• Now, we proclaim that God is our Father!
• Jesus Christ is our big brother!
• AND…everyone indwelt by our Father’s Spirit is our brother and sister!
I’ll say it again – I’M SO THANKFUL I’M ADOPTED!!
I’m also thankful that in the last few weeks, Cassidy, Matthew and Rashad have all been adopted into the family of God! GO ABBA! “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” Galatians 3:26-27
God is good all the time and all the time God is good!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, FAMILY OF GOD! Mr. Steve