I'm a new papa

Just a few minutes ago I received word that the Ethiopian courts approved our adoption petition for 2 girls. I am now the proud father of 5 girls and 2 boys.  What an exciting day it is.  We will be traveling at the end of the month to Ethiopia to pick them up.

During this process, what has struck me most is the parallels to God's language of adoption for believers.  These girls didn't choose me, we chose them.  They weren't Roberts' and yet now they are in every respect my daughters, loved as much, welcome as much, given as much as I give my other children.  They are mine.  And that is exactly how God sees us, beloved children.  Praise God for such wonderful imagery and truth.