Adopt Like God

Anthony Bradley writes:

"America has nearly 115,000 orphaned kids in foster care waiting to be adopted. Some wonder how this is possible in a country with Christian families. Surely, there are 115,000 missional families in America, right? Missional families, for example, embrace the redemptive mission of God and practice 'true religion' in their local communities (James 1:27). Missional Christians in America could eliminate the foster care system tomorrow if we would stop 'shootin' up' with the American Dream (heroine) in order to get high on a lame life lived for the sake of comfort and ease."

This is a simultaneous kick in the chest and head by an ox. And if we could somehow survive the resulting concussion, perhaps those of us who are able will go sign up to adopt now. Can you imagine the impact that would have on our neighbors, co-workers, the world? They'll look at us and say, "Hmm, they are so self-sacrificing that they adopted kids no one else wanted." And then maybe they'll be open to the divine truth that those of us who are blood-bought believers were adopted by God.

Now who is able? Most of us. But it will take sacrifice. Like Christ at the cross.

HT: Z