WANTED

Gospel 101 is the story of Jesus.  He came, He was crucified, He died, He was buried and rose on the third day.  Redemption is at the core of that story.  He was innocent, we were guilty.  His pure blood poured out for our busted souls.  He paid our penalty.  We did nothing but receive it and get freedom out of it.  That's the story of redemption.

Not only were we redeemed; we were received - received into the family of God.  The Father sent His only Son in order to gain His adopted children.  Family.  It is the essential motif of the universe.  The Father, Son and Holy Spirit live in relationship.  They represent family.  And there is an open chair in Their circle for you.

'Some of you have never felt wanted, but God wants you.'

That's our story with God - that whatever belongs to Him also belongs to His family.  Heaven isn't just this really cool place, it's where 'DAD' went and created a space for us.  It's our inheritance; it's our home.  It's why we store up treasures there, not here.

That's why everyone who gives their life to Christ walks in to KFA a spiritual orphan and walks out a spiritual son or daughter of God, not to mention a brother and sister of ours.

God knew our status as orphans and He wanted us in His family.  He wanted us.  Some of you have never felt wanted, but God wants you.  That's the nature of what it means to be brought into His family.  We're pursued; we're run after; we're wanted.

And be blessed.

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