ADOPTION

Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”

I know that this passage is referring to children of God and not specifically "adoption" as we think of it.  But... I think orphans or anyone  who is not hugged, kissed, talked to, held tightly in someones arms must feel a type of fear from not having that.  All of those things, human bonding brings, give us a sense of security. And God so graciously set this world up to follow in the ways of His Kingdom, he has rooms prepared for us to live with him and we will be with him for eternity so that we will not have the spirit of fear, but of adoption.  Adoption is, from what I have seen here, loving others to the point of meeting their needs no matter what it takes.  God sent Jesus all the way to the cross to meet our needs.  Our need to fellowship with him on a very personal level.  How beautiful it is to fellowship with him.  How beautiful it is to use the blessings He bestows on us to follow in His footsteps.  I think the second part of the meaning of adoption is the ability of the child to cry out, "Daddy".  That is so personal and shows just how close and just how secure we feel with our father. 

 

 I am praying that these children will all find homes. Not just the young ones, but the older also.  I watched a class of 5th and 6th graders the other day. One of the girls went up front and her dress was tucked securely inside her behind.  I wanted to tell her so she would not be made fun of but she was already in front of the entire class when I noticed. The next thing I noticed was that no one noticed!  No one giggled, snickered or said a word about it.  Then I noticed the boy with pink tennis shoes, the torn shirt, the shoes to small, etc.  and remembered how grateful the children at our home were to get one new pair of shoes a year for their birthday no matter what they looked like.  I have seen so many wearing shoes that are too small and they do not complain.  I cannot imagine what they would think of having a matching outfit, comfortable shoes that fit and were gender specific, sitting down to a table with a family to eat and fellowship.  Would their be issues you would have to deal with with, and different issues with the older children, yes.  But I believe that they would seem like a speck of dust on a shelf compared to the insurmountable joys that would come.  If God puts the spirit of adoption in your heart, rejoice for the blessings that will come, do not fear but respond and trust Him to make it happen!  He will meet every need a step at a time reassuring you He is there and building your faith in the process.