It amazes me that the Bible, written thousands of years ago, can still apply to us today. And no matter how many times we read it, He will always be faithful to show us something new. There's enough material that it never gets old!
We heard a sermon in church on Sunday from David Barton about how well our founding fathers knew the Bible. It blew me away! We know so little and it's one of the reasons our country is spiraling out of control. God has been faithful to show me that what He says in Joshua 1 is foundational to our success in life: "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." This is our family verse for this year, and the tabs system has helped us implement God's command. For the first time in a long time, we are BOTH reading His Word daily, taking notes, and being careful to apply it to our lives... something only God gets credit for!
Today I was reading in Acts 13 about how salvation is offered to the Jew first and then the Gentiles (vs 46-47). The Lord showed me this is how I should view my relationship with Joshua. He has been chosen by God to be grafted into our family, to magnify His kindness and sovereignty. He is NOT an afterthought, or second best. I am to welcome him with open arms, just as the father to the prodigal son did. It was never God's design for us to raise someone else's child. But He is a redemptive God with unfailing, unconditional love for all. I have been grafted into His family and receive all the benefits as a daughter of the Most High God. No amount of love, blessing, or promise is withheld from me, even though I am not a Jew. As a Wright, Joshua now shares in the root of our family... which means gaining a daddy, mommy, brothers, extended family, love and acceptance, and most importantly Jesus Christ... all things he did not have before. Nothing is to be withheld from him.
These were powerful words for me today as I continue seeking Him and His purpose in bringing Joshua into our family. I know it serves many purposes, including our sanctification and to show us our Father's heart. He is so, so good!
I love the words to this song "No Longer Slaves." How humbled and grateful I am to be a child of God. My prayers are that Joshua will know the depths of the love of his heavenly Father and that our bond will be strengthened and irreplaceable.
You unravel me with a melody, You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies, 'til all my fears are gone
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
From my mother's womb, You have chosen me, love has called my name
I've been born again, into Your family, Your blood flows through my veins
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
You split the sea so I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me, And I could stand and sing
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
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