We might see ourselves as the prodigal son (Lk 15), who has to earn his way into his father’s graces and earn a seat at the table, but the exact opposite is true. The Father sees us while we are a long way off from Him and makes a way, through Jesus, for us to enter His Kingdom. He then clothes us with His robes of righteousness, seals us with His Spirit, places His signet ring of sonship on our finger, and then gladly sheds His sacrificial blood to welcome us home with celebration. The praise and affirmation and sense of belonging that you long for in life can be found in Him. He declares you
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