What sticks out the most in the bible about adoption. Is it the many verses that come to mind about God loving us and accepting us as part of his family, like I’ve talked about before? Is it the idea that you receive all the benefits of heaven despite your sinful nature? I wonder what Moses’ mother was thinking as she placed her 3 month old in a basket and sent him down the river?!
Some of us forget, but Moses was adopted. He inherited the pharaohs family and it’s power. Ultimately we know God used the position Moses had and the influence he had in the pharaohs family to bring the Israelites to freedom. Moses is a great example of what adoption means and how God views the adopted. I think that is where I will end the analogy.
Tip of the Day: Take time in the next week to do something with your child. Build a fort, build a car out of boxes, play star wars in the back yard, play dress up in the living room, play a board game, or have a tickle fight. Cheap and inexpensive ideas for lasting memories with your kids. (make sure you let them try, and fail and encourage them when they succeed.)