Formed for God's Family

From Chapter 15 of The Purpose Driven Life

• You were formed for God's family.
• Every human was created by God, but not everyone is a child of God. The invitation to be part of God's family is universal, but it comes with one condition: faith in Christ Jesus.
• When you become part of God's family, you receive some astounding birthday gifts: the family name, the family likeness, family privileges, family intimate access, and the family inheritance. The Bible says, "Since you are His child, everything he has belongs to you." (Gal. 4:7b)
• What is this family inheritance?
• "My God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:19)
• On earth, we are given the riches of His grace, kindness, patience, glory, wisdom, power and mercy. In eternity, we will be given even more. For one, we will get to be with God forever. Two, we will be completely changed to be like Christ. Three, we will be freed forever from all pain, death and suffering. Four, we will be rewarded and reassigned positions of service. Finally, we will get to share in Christ's glory. => We are far richer than we realize!
• Our eternal inheritance is priceless, pure, permanent and protected. It cannot be taken from us, nor destroyed by war or a poor economy or natural disaster. This eternal inheritance - not retirement - is what you should be looking forward to and working for. Retirement is a short-sighted goal. You should be living in light of eternity.
• Being included in God's family is the highest honour and the greatest privilege you will ever receive. Nothing else comes close. Whenever you feel unimportant, unloved, or insecure, remember to whom you belong.