God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation. – Hebrews 2:11

Could it really be possible that you could be considered God’s family? After all, you and God couldn’t be any more different. If it were left up to you or I, there would be no possibility of relationship with God, let alone a familial connection.

Lucky for us, we have nothing to do with it. God created everything. That means He has the power to make something from nothing. When there is no shred of desire for God, God can infuse our hearts with a love so unexplainable that it changes our desires. Everything God created, He created for Himself. God hasn’t chosen us to be a part of His family for us, but because we being in His family brings Him glory.

Do you want to glorify God? Then celebrate and live in the reality that you are God’s child and Jesus is your brother! That brings God great pleasure and shows off His power and love to a world in desperate need of both.