3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and excellence, ~ 2 Peter 1:3
What that means is this. Everyone who has accepted Jesus as LORD and Savior has been given a certificate of adoption that will be cashed in at the final trumpet when the dead in Christ will rise first, and those of us who are alive and remain are caught up to meet them in the clouds to be with Jesus.
We have all the privileges of sonship. We have all the privileges of being heirs and joint heirs with our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have the keys to the kingdom. There is absolutely nothing that our God withholds from us. We are His children.
But the adoption papers have not yet been signed. We are not yet completely and totally redeemed. We have the Spirit of Adoption, until it will all be finalized. And in that moment, when it is finalized, there will be no more tears, pain, or suffering. There will be only the good things God has promised for His people. For His children.
But until that day, enjoy the blessings of the LORD. Build up treasures for eternity. Draw close to Him and He will draw close to You. Don’t waste the short time you have hear on this earth. Let every moment be God-centered.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Live Adopted.