John 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,

At the cross, there were some great exchanges that took place. Jesus was whipped so that we can be healed (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus became poor so that we can be rich (2 Corinthians 8:9). Jesus became sin so that we can become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). There is one exchange that’s rarely mentioned. Jesus became isolated from everyone He knew so that we can enter the family of God.

From the time He was arrested to the time He was on the cross, Jesus was separated from the ones closest to Him. Jesus was separated from His earthly family and from His disciples. Eventually, for the first time in eternity, Jesus was separated from His Heavenly Father (Matthew 27:46).

Like the other exchanges, this exchange was for our sakes. Jesus was isolated from God and everyone He knew so that we can rightfully be adopted into the family of God. We will never be alone because God is always with us. God forsook Jesus so that He will never forsake us. Regardless of what we do or where we go, God is always with us, willing to forgive and bless us.

Receive the gift of family.