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“For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will [because it pleased Him and was His kind intent].”
Ephesians 1:5 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)
 
“But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name.”
John 1:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)

The moment that you say “yes” to Jesus and get born-again, you are adopted as a child of God. 
 
“11 Then Jesus said, “Once there was a father with two sons. 12 The younger son came to his father and said, ‘Father, don’t you think it’s time to give me the share of your estate that belongs to me?’ [I wish you were already dead!] So the father went ahead and distributed among the two sons their inheritance. 13 Shortly afterward, the younger son packed up all his belongings and traveled off to see the world. He journeyed to a far-off land where he soon wasted all he was given in a binge of extravagant and reckless living.
 
14 “With everything spent and nothing left, he grew hungry, for there was a severe famine in that land. 15 So he begged a farmer in that country to hire him. The farmer hired him and sent him out to feed the pigs. 16 The son was so famished, he was willing to even eat the slop given to the pigs, [This would be degrading to anyone, but especially to a Jew, who was forbidden to raise swine.] because no one would feed him a thing.
 
17 “Humiliated, the son finally realized what he was doing and he thought, ‘There are many workers at my father’s house who have all the food they want with plenty to spare. They lack nothing. Why am I here dying of hunger, feeding these pigs and eating their slop? 18 I want to go back home to my father’s house, and I’ll say to him, “Father, I was wrong. I have sinned against you. 19 I’ll never be worthy to be called your son. Please, Father, just treat me like one of your employees.”’
 
20 “So the young son set off for home. From a long distance away, his father saw him coming, dressed as a beggar, and great compassion swelled up in his heart for his son who was returning home. So the father raced out to meet him. He swept him up in his arms, hugged him dearly, and kissed him over and over with tender love.
 
21 “Then the son said, ‘Father, I was wrong. I have sinned against you. I could never deserve to be called your son. Just let me be—’
 
“The father interrupted and said, ‘Son, you’re home now!’
 
22 “Turning to his servants, the father said, ‘Quick, bring me the best robe, my very own robe, and I will place it on his shoulders. Bring the ring, the seal of sonship, [Culturally, this ring was an emblem of authority, giving the son authority to transact business in the father’s name.] and I will put it on his finger. And bring out the best shoes [Or “bring sandals for his feet.” Only slaves were barefoot.] you can find for my son. 23 Let’s prepare a great feast [“kill the grain-fatted calf.” This is a picture of feasting upon Christ, who was sacrificed for us.] and celebrate. 24 For this beloved son of mine was once dead, but now he’s alive again. Once he was lost, but now he is found!’ And everyone celebrated with overflowing joy.
 
25 “Now, the older son was out working in the field when his brother returned, and as he approached the house he heard the music of celebration and dancing. 26 So he called over one of the servants and asked, ‘What’s going on?’
 
27 “The servant replied, ‘It’s your younger brother. He’s returned home and your father is throwing a party to celebrate his homecoming.’
 
28 “The older son became angry and refused to go in and celebrate. So his father came out and pleaded with him, ‘Come and enjoy the feast with us!’ [To refuse to go in to the feast, when it was his responsibility culturally to co-host the event with his father, was a humiliating rejection of the father.] 
29 “The son said, ‘Father, listen! How many years have I been working like a slave for you, performing every duty you’ve asked as a faithful son? [While the younger brother pursued self-discovery, the older brother believed in moral conformity, earning favor from his father. Both needed the revelation of grace.] And I’ve never once disobeyed you. But you’ve never thrown a party for me because of my faithfulness. Never once have you even given me a goat that I could feast on and celebrate with my friends like he’s doing now. 30 But look at this son of yours! He comes back after wasting your wealth on prostitutes and reckless living, and here you are throwing a great feast to celebrate—for him!’
 
31 “The father said, ‘My son, you are always with me by my side. Everything I have is yours to enjoy. 32 It’s only right to celebrate like this and be over joyed, because this brother of yours was once dead and gone, but now he is alive and back with us again. He was lost but now he is found!’”
Luke 15:11-32 The Passion Translation (TPT) – brackets TPT footnotes
 
Consider the following to help you meditate on the passage you have just read through.

Read verses 15-19 again and consider what the “lost son” must have thought of himself. Write a few thoughts on what the “lost son” must have been feeling.
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Read verses 20-24 and consider what the Father’s view of the “lost son” was.
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Did the father wait for the “lost son” to clean himself up before he embraced him? What expectations did the father have on his returning son? Or what conditions did he place on him before he could be accepted again as a son?
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Read Luke 15:19. Can you see that the “lost son” saw himself as a son, but as an unworthy son? What did he believe he was worthy to be?
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How did the father remind his returning son of his true identity?
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I encourage you to take a moment and pray. Pray in the Spirit and invite Father God to remind you of your identity as His child.
 
“‘Quick, bring me the best robe, my very own robe, and I will place it on his shoulders. Bring the ring, the seal of sonship, [Culturally, this ring was an emblem of authority, giving the son authority to transact business in the father’s name.] and I will put it on his finger. And bring out the best shoes [Or “bring sandals for his feet.” Only slaves were barefoot.] you can find for my son. 23 Let’s prepare a great feast [“kill the grain-fatted calf.” This is a picture of feasting upon Christ, who was sacrificed for us.] and celebrate.”
Luke 15:22-23 The Passion Translation (TPT) – brackets TPT footnotes
 
God has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus and restored us to friendship with Him. When we return and are reconciled to God He not only clothes us in robes of righteousness (Isaiah 61:10) but He gives us His righteousness (Romans 5:1) and we become righteous just like Him (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 4:17). The Father also gives us the seal of His Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:14) which enables us to act in power of attorney or on His behalf and in His Name, since we are now co-workers with Him and about our Father’s business (Mark 16:17-18; John 14:13-14; 1 Corinthians 3:9).  Receiving sandals or shoes is a declaration that we’re no longer slaves, but children of God and our feet are ready to take us wherever we need to go to share this grace-gospel of unconditional love that we have received and experience from the Father wherever we can (Ephesians 6:15). And now, since your return and having received His gifts of sonship, righteousness, authority and purpose, God rejoices and celebrates over you with a great feast! No longer do you have to watch what the pigs are eating while you starve because the Father has prepared for you and in your honour – a great feast and celebration! If we see food as fuel, then your Father has provided you with the best fuel you could ever want – Jesus! You don’t have to live a tiresome life of performance-based relationship with Him because you are accepted, blessed and highly favoured by grace. You can now live in the party with Him, and continually feast on Jesus by looking to what He has done for you, receiving what He has freely given to you and resting in His finished work for you!