Name Tags: You are… Adopted

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.

Ephesians 1:3-6 (NKJV)

You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 8:15 ESV)

Imagine walking around a party, and you're wearing the name tag: ADOPTED. Perhaps you're embarrassed by the label:

  • Like maybe your parents didn't want you,

  • Like you weren't desirable as a kid,

  • Like you weren't selected in the first round.

  • Like you have some kind of deficiency.

But…

What if ADOPTED means you're more wanted– like you're part of a match made in heaven:

  • Like your creation was intentional!

  • Like you're extraordinarily desired!

  • Like your significance is off the charts!

  • Like your path and purpose were pre-ordained– even by the ultimate Creator!

Actors, models, and talent for Christ:

If the Jews are the Lord’s chosen people, then you stand as His adopted children: you’re predestined and highly beloved. Consider some “To-Do’s” and “NOT-To-Do’s.”

  1. The benefits of being God's children are too wondrous for mere mortals to grasp… so be appreciative and expectant.

  2. Don't naysay the Jews who don't know Jesus. The Bible says Israel will be saved.* Therein, the Jews are your elder siblings.

  3. Many Hollywood moguls are Jewish, and they may be your industry bosses– so respect them for every good reason.

Without a doubt, God wants you to love Jews. Whether or not they love you in return doesn’t matter. Heaven awaits you both.

Name Tags: You Are… Adopted  (Part 4)

* Short article: Will all Israel be saved in the end times (Romans 11:26)? | GotQuestions.org

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban