How did God lead you to adopt?
First, through His Word, the Bible. Adoption displays the gospel of Jesus Christ with vividness, not only in doing the James 1:26 work of caring for orphans, but also in demonstrating physically what happens in the heavenly places when we are drawn to God by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. When God draws people to Himself, He gives them full inheritance rights in Jesus Christ, the firstborn Son. This outrageous position is secured for God's children because of the phenomenon of adoption according to Romans 8, Ephesians 1, and Galatians 4.
Second, through our desires. We have been discussing our desire to adopt, and seeking God's timing for it, ever since we were married over 5 years ago! The Lord has planted in our hearts a love for the next generation, a deep longing to be parents, and a growing understanding of that blessing and responsibility.
Third, through the testimony of others. God has used the writings, friendships, and encouragement of godly examples like Russell Moore, Jason and Shawnda Kovacs, Maridel Sanberg, John and Noel Piper, David and Sally Michael, and many others, to teach us about God's design for growing families through adoption.
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Adoption Announcement
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