Oh, How Rich We Are

Galatians 4:1-7

“God sent him [Jesus] to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law so that He could adopt us as his very own children.” Galatians 4:5 (NLT)

What a beautiful picture it is to think of ourselves as adopted children of God. When God sent Jesus to die for us on the cross, he gave us the best, most undeserved gift we will ever receive. This act in itself is the most incredible thing anyone has or will ever do for us, yet God didn’t stop there. He chose to go a step further and adopt us into his family as His very own children, promising to love us unconditionally and never leave us. That’s how much God loves us. We were once slaves, bound to the law, constantly feeling unfulfilled and unworthy. But through Jesus, God turned that around, showing us the infinite amount of love and freedom we get to experience as His children. Because of Jesus, we have an eternal inheritance and get to experience God’s presence and promises for the rest of eternity. In a world that often chases after material wealth, this is what true wealth looks like. No matter how much money, things, or experiences we have in this life, because of Jesus, all of us are rich! <3

Dear God, thank you for being a God who goes the extra mile, who never stops showing us how much you love us. Help us to see ourselves as you see us – as your beloved children and help us to never lose sight of the great inheritance we have in you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Carmen K