Exodus 21:9 And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.

There is much to be learned in studying the relationship of the son and his betrothed. I want to focus on only one thing at this time and that is the Father’s attitude towards His Sons betrothed. God the Father treats us as a daughter. This is the essence of adoption, we were chosen in Christ by the Father and as such are the children of adoption into the family of God.

“All rights reserved.”

All things under heaven and in earth have been given to Jesus Christ for the faithful work He performed to make all things possible. As daughters we have no rights or ownership in the Old Testament economy. We are now living in the New Testament economy. What changed?

John 13:3-5 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

It is important here to understand how Jesus acted knowing that all things were His. His expression of love said, “There is nothing beneath me.” This washing of the feet was a hireling’s job or perhaps even that of a slave.

The reason I bring this up is to remind us that as His betrothed, we need to see, appreciate and cooperate in what our bridegroom does for those He loves.

John 13:14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.

I will not go into the meaning behind the washing of feet here. What I want to focus on as His betrothed is this attitude of cooperation, to do what we are asked because we love Him.