Family of God

What’s your family like?

When we think of family, we often imagine the people we are born to, raised by, and live with or alongside. But in Christ our understanding of family grows deeper and wider. We are not simply defined by biological or custody relationships but by the love of God that draws us into a larger, eternal family. No matter our background or story, each of us is invited into the family of God.

These devotions take us through stories of community, love, and grace within families—both biological and spiritual. From the waters of baptism where promises are made, to homes of refuge, to friendships that feel like brotherhood, we see that God's family is expansive and diverse. This family, bound together by Christ’s love, transcends what we might expect.

We also confront the pain of loss encountered through tragedy—and yet, in the midst of sorrow, God's promises hold fast. The same love that claims us in baptism carries us through death and into God’s presence. These stories remind us that no matter the circumstances, we belong to God in Christ Jesus, now and forever. Through it all, may you find comfort in God’s faithfulness and in the families God has given you.

This month’s author, Joe Huizenga, serves as pastor and executive director of Roseland Christian Ministries in Chicago, Illinois. He and his wife, Cate, have four children.

As you read the Today devotions this month, may you be refreshed, refocused, and renewed in God’s Word!

Begin with day one of Family of God here or download the full PDF.