Bible Passage: “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.” (Titus 3:5-7)
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:17; Ephesians 2:6-7
Years ago, friends of mine adopted a young boy who had been orphaned.
They had natural-born children as well, but prayerfully felt led to welcome this child who needed a family into theirs.
The process was long and difficult, but of course, they wouldn’t even question whether it was worth it. They loved this kid, and he needed a family to love him, and they, along with their children, happily brought him into that love.
Were you to ask them, they would say that there is no difference in the love they have for their natural-born kids and their adopted one. He is fully their son, just as the other kids are their kids—equally valued, cared for, and loved by their parents, and equally receiving from their generosity and provision.
This is the promise of the resurrection for men.
We discussed this week that God’s strength, which raised Christ, also raises men to new life and to freedom from sin.
But God’s strength also raises us to sonship, where we are placed with Him as part of His family rule—where He, of course, is fully in charge, but we are equally invited to share in His inheritance as co-heirs of His resurrection reward (Romans 8:17; Ephesians 2:6-7).
This means that, like my friends’ adopted son, we too are welcomed into God’s family, where we get to partake of every blessing that Jesus the Son has, because we are now sons of God too—not equal to Him, as He is Lord, but equally valued, cared for, and loved, and equally sharing from God’s generosity and provision.
Men can hear many negative things about “who they are” from the world around us.
Toxic.
Sexist.
Bullying.
And to be clear, of course, sometimes men certainly do toxic, sexist, and bullying things, and we should call it out when we see it.
But when it comes to our identity, God shows His strength to men by raising us up and calling us His sons.
Whatever else you may be in life, you are a son of God—deeply loved by the Father, and part of His family, with all the blessings and benefits that go with it.
Prayer: Father, it is an honor to be called Your son. Bless me with every blessing that You have for me as Your son, and may my life reflect You and Your values in a way that makes You proud. Amen.
Reflection: What is the best part of being a son of God for you? Why?
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