Samuel could not believe what his eyes were seeing.
In a bustling city overshadowed by skyscrapers, young Samuel found himself in the sprawling estate of a billionaire philanthropist. As an orphan, Samuel had spent most of his life in a humble orphanage and had never before seen such wealth and riches in his life. He felt like a fist out of water amidst the opulence that now surrounded him.
Even now it seem so surreal. Mr. Harrington who was known for his generosity and deep faith had chosen Samuel to be his adopted son – a luck that only most could dream off! The decision had baffled many people, including Samuel himself. Nobody could fathom the logic behind the rich man’s decision.
The next few days for Samuel were filled with tutors, fine dining, and an array of activities befitting a billionaire’s heir. Yet he couldn’t shake off the feeling of being an imposter in his new world. He was used to the simplicity of being a “nobody” and struggled to act the part of a billionaire’s son well. The more he tried to fit in, the more he felt like he wasn’t doing a job befitting of his father’s legacy and title.
One evening while wandering through the vast gardens, Samuel encountered Mr. Harrington, who seemed to be waiting for him. “Samuel, I’ve noticed your struggle, your attempts to mold yourself into what you believe is worthy of this life,” Mr. Harrington said, his voice gentle yet firm.
“But, my dear boy, I didn’t bring you into my home because I wanted a replica of myself or because I sought to change you into something you’re not.”
Samuel listened intently, the moonlight casting a serene glow around them. “I chose you, Samuel, because I saw something unique in you, something that reminded me of the very essence of our faith. In the Bible, it’s said that we are adopted into God’s family, not because of our deeds or our attempts to earn His love, but simply because He loves us.“
Mr. Harrington’s words struck a chord in Samuel’s heart. He realized that he had been so focused on proving his worth and adapting to his new life that he had overlooked the unconditional love and acceptance that Mr. Harrington had offered him from the start.
From that day forward, Samuel began to see his new life through a different lens. He embraced his new opportunities not as a means to prove his worth but as gifts to be received with gratitude. He found joy in learning, not because it made him feel more like a billionaire’s son, but because it allowed him to grow into the person he was meant to be.
Samuel’s transformation was not overnight, but each day brought him closer to understanding the true meaning of his adoption. He learned to rely on the love that his new father had given to him so generously, recognizing that his value didn’t come from his ability to adapt to a lavish lifestyle, but from the inherent worth he had as a beloved son.
In the end, Samuel’s story became a testament to the power of unconditional love and acceptance, mirroring the Christian teaching of God’s grace and the beauty of being adopted into His family, not because of who we are or what we’ve done, but simply because He loves us.
“So be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and handed himself over for us as a sacrificial offering to God for a fragrant aroma.”
– Ephesians 5:1-2
The story of Samuel, an orphan catapulted into a world of unimaginable luxury, serves as a poignant reminder of the unconditional love that we too have been blessed with by our Heavenly Father. Indeed all of us are “Samuels” who have inherited the mighty legacy and salvation of the Lord.
It is not easy to bear the mantle of a child of the Lord. Do we seek to appear good in our actions simply to be “worthy of the title”? Or do we actually mold our actions from the unconditional love that comes from God?
The Unlikely Choice
In the story of Samuel, he experienced an unexpected turn of fate where he was chosen to be the adopted son of a wealthy billionaire. With everyone else also questioning the decision, Samuel felt that he was unworthy and had to struggle to live up to the name of his father.
The turning point in Samuel’s journey comes through a heartfelt conversation with Mr. Harrington, who reveals that his choice was never about Samuel’s ability to conform or prove his worth. This revelation mirrors the biblical concept of divine adoption, where we are welcomed into God’s family not because of our deeds or accomplishments but purely out of His love for us.
Christ the King of all riches and abundance has adopted us into his fold and saved us from our sins through His eternal sacrifice. Nobody could fathom the depths of love that God had for His children, and as the heirs to His Kingdom, we may sometimes feel like we are unworthy.
Just like Samuel, we must always remember that God did not choose us because He taught that we were “perfect”. He chose us out of a love that transcends all things in the world. A love that can never be broken should we choose to accept it.
Prayer to Accept God’s Inheritance
Heavenly Father,
In the quiet of this moment, we come before You with open hearts and a yearning to truly grasp the depth of Your love for us. We acknowledge our struggles with feelings of unworthiness and the times we’ve sought validation through worldly measures.
Lord, we ask for the grace to accept Your love, a love so profound and unfathomable that it encompasses all our imperfections and sees beyond our failures. Help us to understand that in Your eyes, we are infinitely precious and worthy, not because of anything we’ve done, but simply because we are Yours.
Grant us the wisdom to recognize Your presence in our lives and the strength to embrace our identity as Your beloved children. May this knowledge transform our hearts, leading us to live with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence, grounded in the truth of Your eternal love.
In Jesus’ Name, we pray, Amen.
