It's amazing how much adopting a child changes everything about you. The way you think, act, speak. And for me it has radically changed my depth of understanding about the gospel. It truly is a story of adoption, one I didn't fully grasp until this past year. The Bible refers to our salvation as adoption several times. Ephesians 1:5 says "God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure", and Romans 8:15 says "So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God's Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, "Abba, Father," to name a few.
There is no better word you could use for describing the gospel than "adopt". Before the actual adoption takes place there is a mountain of sacrifice involved, endless waiting, but it is all worth it. Why? Because it is an indescribable pleasure. I seriously can't explain it. Every sacrifice, every obstacle, every tear I shed was worth the cost of bringing Kiana into our family. As an adoptive parent I now get a small glimpse into what the love of the Father truly looks like. He sacrificed His own Son for me. He made the decision to adopt me and committed to that decision no matter the cost.
Adoption is a beautiful thing, and when you view the gospel with an adoptive perspective it is truly a breathtaking concept to behold. Though on a much smaller (and imperfect) scale, I am so thankful that Kiana has the opportunity to see the love God has for her modeled through us. Despite every trial, expanding our family through adoption has brought inexplicable joy and filled our hearts with abounding love. What a wonderous thought to know that on our Father has even more joy and love for those He has adopted into His family!
There is no better word you could use for describing the gospel than "adopt". Before the actual adoption takes place there is a mountain of sacrifice involved, endless waiting, but it is all worth it. Why? Because it is an indescribable pleasure. I seriously can't explain it. Every sacrifice, every obstacle, every tear I shed was worth the cost of bringing Kiana into our family. As an adoptive parent I now get a small glimpse into what the love of the Father truly looks like. He sacrificed His own Son for me. He made the decision to adopt me and committed to that decision no matter the cost.
Adoption is a beautiful thing, and when you view the gospel with an adoptive perspective it is truly a breathtaking concept to behold. Though on a much smaller (and imperfect) scale, I am so thankful that Kiana has the opportunity to see the love God has for her modeled through us. Despite every trial, expanding our family through adoption has brought inexplicable joy and filled our hearts with abounding love. What a wonderous thought to know that on our Father has even more joy and love for those He has adopted into His family!
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Kory, Crystal and Kiana Kawai
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