1. Let's praise our Father because He decided in eternity to adopt us. (vs. 1:3-5)

2. Let's praise our Father because it gave Him pleasure to adopt us. (vs 1:5)

Takeaways:

1. Our adoption tells us that our Father wants us, loves us, is interested in our changing lives, and that we are not an inconvenience to Him. Let’s be known for our security in His love.

2. Adoption may be the only way that some children will ever receive healthy, mature love, training in righteousness, and hear the story of Jesus and see the story lived out. Consider adopting a boy or girl. Thank you to those who have adopted, fostered, and invested in Carlton Manor. Let’s be known for our care of the orphan.

3. No one is born into God’s family with a silver spoon in their mouth. We all enter the same way: adoption. There is no room for pride. There is no second class. Let’s be known for our humility.

4. We belong to the best family in the universe - with the best Father and future. Let’s be known for our praise.