Good Good Father
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him, we cry, “Abba, Father.”
— Romans 8:15 (NIV)
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
The Bible is clear about what our relationship with God is. He is our Father; we are His children. In fact, God is identified as our Father 265 times in scripture. Most of those are found in the New Testament because, through Christ, we have a clear identity as an adopted child of God
Romans 8:15; The Spirit you received does not make you slaves so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”.
The word “father” conjures up different images for people. For some, “father” is associated with warm memories and laughter. For others, absence, rejection, or harshness.
This is why it’s so important to understand that God is not only our Father, but He is a Good Father.
In scripture, we see a Father who embraces the prodigal son as well as the older brother (Luke 15).
We see a Father who provides for us and cares about our needs, even more than the sparrows’
(Matthew 10:29-31 – Two sparrows cost only a penny, but not even one of them can die without your Father’s knowing it. God even knows how many hairs are on your head. So don’t be afraid. You are worth much more than many sparrows. (NCV) ).
And we see a Father who goes after every one of His children, pursuing a relationship with them, just as a shepherd tirelessly searches for a lost sheep
Luke 15:28-31 – …Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. …’ “And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours… (paraphrased).
The two truths that have the most transformative power in your life are that you are God’s child and God is the Good Father.
As you journey into purpose, let those truths be in you through the valleys or the hills.
Beloved child of God, you have a Good Good Father
LET US PRAY:
Dear Almighty God, what amazing love and a huge honor to be called your child. Thank you for saving me, for lifting me out of darkness into your marvellous light.
I ask that your love be shed afresh in my heart. Help me to know you more and more everyday. Help me to obey and follow you all life long. Help me to discover my purpose and to live it out.
Thank you dear Good Good Father, I’ll praise, worship and serve you today and always.
In Jesus Name I pray, Amen
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