The Adoption As Sons

Galatians 4: 5

... That we might receive the adoption as sons.

Romans 8: 23

Even as we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. 

Galatians 4: 6

And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, Abba! Father!

"Abba" is "Dada," the first word out of a baby's mouth. God the Father is our Daddy, our Dad.   

The Greek word huiothesia, translated "adoption," describes a Roman concept unknown in today's Western culture, in which the natural-born or adopted son (or daughter) is declared a full adult in the father's family, inheriting the father's titles and estate.

And we who have been born spiritually into God the Father's family will grow up out of childhood, when our bodies will be changed and glorified, and we will be "adopted," declared an adult, with all the responsibilities and privileges of running the Family Business, the Kingdom. 

We will be His kings and queens ruling with Him. 

O my Father, this was Your plan from the beginning, that we would be Your family, ruling and enjoying all the future Universes You will create. And enjoying our "family times" with You, feasting and rejoicing in Your goodness and Love and wisdom and generosity. 

And every created thing will bow the knee and voice Your praise and blessing and riches and wealth and mercy and grace and justice, throughout all future eternity, forever and ever. Amen.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus!