Abba,
Last week I enjoyed joining our son for “gotcha day”
for his sweet new puppy.
This day culminated years of longing
for a furry friend of his own,
of saving money for that friend,
of planning the right time,
of choosing first the parents
and then a particular puppy.
For months he planned and prepared
to nurture and provide for her,
to make her a home.
And then the day came.
As he held his cuddly puppy,
his face beamed like a proud pawpaw.
This picture of adoption
gives us a small glimpse
into your much much bigger plan for adopting us
as your sons and daughters.
Long ago, before the beginning of the world,
knowing your creatures would be separated from you
by our sin,
you made a plan.
That plan involved a much greater price and preparation
than our son paid or made—
it cost you the life of your Son, our Savior, Jesus.
Why would you do such a thing?
Because it pleased you.
Because you wanted to make us right with you
so we could live under your love and protection
in our forever home,
today and forever.
May we never forget the wonder
of our “gotcha day”!
In Jesus’ sacrificing name. Amen.
Read Ephesians 1:3-10.
