06. God Always Wanted a Family

Scripture Readings: Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 1:5, Luke 19:10

Key Verse: “Having pre-destinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will.”— Ephesians 1:5

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DEVOTIONAL READING

Salvation did not begin because man sinned. It began because God desired a family.

From the very start, God made humanity in His image so that we might share His life and live connected to Him as children with a Father. Sin interrupted that purpose – but it could not cancel it.

Salvation in Christ is God’s response to this attack.

This is why Jesus came. He did not come merely to improve human life or rescue people from punishment. He came to bring us home. At the cross, He removed every barrier between God and man so that sinners could become sons. Redemption is forgiveness, eternal life, reconciliation and restoration into God’s family. (2Tim 1:9, Rom 8:29-30, James 1:18, 1 John 3:1-2)

When we understand this, Christianity stops being only about survival or escaping hell. It becomes about belonging to God and living in fellowship with Him now and forever – which is what He always intended. (John 4:10,14, John 15:5)

Personal Reflection

• How does understanding Christ’s mission change the way you see salvation?
• In which area of your life do you need to showcase your new identity – that you belong to God the Father as His child.

Life Application

• Thank Jesus today specifically for restoring you to the Father – not just for forgiving you.
• Speak to God consciously as your Father. Approach Him with confidence, and assurance.

Prayer Points

• Thank God for making You His child — and for sending Jesus to bring you home to Him.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand the depth of God’s love.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you to live in fellowship with the Lord Jesus, not independence from God.