The Miracle of Adoption: It's Going to be a Very Merry Christmas

Sunday, December 18, 2016

It's Going to be a Very Merry Christmas

On November 27, 2016 our girl invited me to talk about the Lord.

Over the last few years

we've seen the Lord drawing her heart. We see evidence of spiritual fruit in her life when she forgives and extends immeasurable grace to others. We see her learning His word and having a desire to pray. We hear her thankful heart when she bows her head to pray and her spirit light up with joy when she is given the unexpected. She loves to sing and praise His name in song and by serving others.

She's kind and desires to please her parents and the Lord.

So, on 11/27/2016 it was no surprise to me that she was ready. In the quietness of her room, just she and I, we talked, cried and prayed. She admitted that she is a sinner and needed Jesus' forgiveness. I listen to this sweet one accept God's free gift of eternal life. No longer separated from God, but forgiven and made new again. She's heaven bound but not before she accomplishes God's great design for her life.

This cautious and shy child has declared for years that she would not be Baptized where all would clap for her and make noise.

However, last weekend when the invitation was given she went forward for Baptism.

Tonight, I began a discipleship time with her, each night this week we'll discuss the why and how's of Baptism.

She wants to give Jesus a gift on His Birthday, that gift will be her public profession of her faith through Baptism on Christmas Day.

I've reminded her that this is just the beginning of learning to walk with Jesus and live by His example. She knows its not easy, but its totally worth living our lives in obedience to our Savior.

Be encouraged, forgiveness is available to all who call on the name of Jesus.

Acts 16:31 says, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved!"