Chosen Before Time: Our Journey to Baby E

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed un in Christ...even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, ... In love he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." Ephesians 1:3-7



Sunday, August 15, 2010

Why Ethiopia?

Why Ethiopia?
“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation…” Revelation 5:9
There are 163 million orphans in the world. Deciding where to even begin can be overwhelming. God’s Word tells us that at least one from EVERY nation and tribe will be worshipping at His throne in Heaven for all of eternity. Could it be that God would use our adoption story to rescue ONE from a tribe or nation who might not ever have an opportunity to hear of God’s gracious, merciful, unstoppable, never-ending love? Oh, may it be so!
We believe that God sovereignly chose Ethiopia for our family! Early in the process, the time came for us to declare a country we wanted to pursue for adoption. When deciding on a country, a list of requirements and restrictions comes with the country adoption information. “It just so happens…” that Ethiopia is the one country we are currently eligible for at this time. We are so thankful the Lord clearly made His will evident to us. We would have it no other way!
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