It's great to be his child!

God waited till history reached his appointed time and sent Jesus. Just the right time .... he sent his Son to be a woman's son. He emptied his home so he could send a redeemer to our home. He did it so we could be his children ... not pretend children, but real children, with full rights. So he could not only be God, but so he could be our Father.

Father, even your name is precious to me. I gasp at how much it cost you to let me call you my Father. I don't understand such extravagant love, but I thank you for it. While I know that I will never be a perfect child, I rest today in the confidence that I am your child and you claim me. Thank you in Jesus' name. Amen.