Add on to the house; the family's getting bigger. At least, that's how it used to work. In a bygone era, the home place was enlarged to accommodate a newly-married son or daughter, and eventually, their offspring. 

"Enlarge the place of your tent; Stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, spare not; Lengthen your cords And strengthen your pegs. For you will spread abroad to the right and to the left. And your descendants will possess nations And will resettle the desolate cities." (Isaiah 54:2-3)

God's message to His people, Israel - through the prophet Isaiah - was that the family would be getting larger. It was their destiny to be a numerous people who would "possess nations". Through the blessings of God, these chosen people will ultimately triumph.

You and I are among the members of this large family - "if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise." (Galatians 3:29) God's chosen people are the children of faith - Jew and Gentile alike - who have come to new life through faith in Abraham's descendant, Jesus Messiah. This is the family destined to possess nations; to inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5).

Growing up, I enjoyed the life of a large extended family. Family get-togethers were loud, joyous events, surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and plenty of cousins. The family of God offers even greater joy and satisfaction, as we encourage and equip one another for our great date with destiny:  to rule the world together with our Lord Jesus. 

Choose today to connect in a greater way with at least one member of this amazing family.

Steve

©Steve Taylor, 2012