Devotion:
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Read Romans 8:12-16.
“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” (vs. 14) “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (vs. 16) In verse 12 (in the NIV) Paul refers to the people to whom he is writing as “brothers and sisters.” He sees them as part of his family.
Through Jesus Christ, God seeks to adopt us all into the family. We are invited to know that God loves us, forgives us and receives us as daughters and sons. This understanding seems to come into my mind most often when I am participating in Communion. As all of the people receive the bread and cup, I see them as part of my family, as my brothers and sisters in Christ.
God also invites us to join in this mission to invite others into the family, to be out searching for people who will become our siblings. What if we all began to see every person we encounter every day as a potential brother and sister? Would that not change our efforts to do anything we can to help them, serve them and guide them into a relationship with God? God wants them in the family. May that be our desire as well.
Personal Worship Option:
We’re having our weekly “family reunion” again today! Come join us for worship at either 9:30 or 11:15. Your brothers and sisters hope to see you there!
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