ADOPTED INTO LIFE

BORN AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME, JESUS CAME SO WE COULD BE GOD’S CHILDREN

Galatians 4:4-7 – “When the time came to completion, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba, Father!’ So you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then God has made you an heir.”

Have you ever waited for something really special? Maybe your birthday party, Christmas morning, or the first day of summer break. Waiting can feel long, but when the right moment finally comes - it’s amazing!

The Bible tells us that Jesus was born at just the right time. God had a perfect plan. He sent His Son, Jesus, into the world - not too early, not too late – so that we could become part of His family.

Paul writes in Galatians 4:4-7 that because Jesus came, we are no longer strangers or outsiders. We are adopted as God’s children. That means we belong to Him, forever! Adoption is when someone chooses you to be part of their family. Isn’t that wonderful? God chose us. He wanted us. He loves us.

Think about it like this: Imagine being picked for a team at recess. You’re standing there, hoping someone calls your name. Then the leader says, “I want YOU on my team!” That’s when God does for us. Through Jesus, He says, “I want YOU in my family.”

And because we’re His children, we get all the blessings of being part of His family – His love, His care, His promises, and His forever home in heaven.

So this Christmas, as we celebrate Jesus being born, remember: He came at just the right time so you could be adopted into God’s family. That’s the most wonderful gift of all.

Activity Idea from Naz KDZ Elementary: Adoption Gift Wrap

Create a simple but meaningful family activity using the theme of adoption into God’s family. Write words like Love, Belonging, Forgiveness, and Family on small slips of paper. Place each slip inside an empty box and wrap them like Christmas presents.

During your family time, have each person choose a “gift,” unwrap it, and read the word inside. Use the moment to talk together about how Jesus is the ultimate gift—because of Him, we are welcomed, loved, and adopted as God’s children.