Our Falthers Love
Many people find it difficult to think of God as a loving Father. They see Him
through eyes clouded with the pain of past experiences with an ungodly father
or stepfather.
Thousands of Christians do not believe God loves them because their earthly
father abandoned, wounded, or grieved them so badly. I pray that this message
will speak not only to them but also to those of you who have not yet
discovered the depths of our heavenly Father’s love!
“But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians
15:57
Listen to how God described Himself to Moses:
“The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in
goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and
transgression and sin . . .” (Exodus 34:6-7).
God, Your Heavenly Father Loves you so much that His only Son Jesus Became a Curse
for you and me!
*Understanding the cry of Jesus from the cross is found in Paul’s letter to the Galatians:
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is
written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree'”. (Galatians 3:13, NIV).
To be cursed is to be “removed from the Presence of God”, to be set outside the camp, to
be cut off from His benefits.
On the cross, Jesus was cursed. That is, He represented the Jewish nation of covenant
breakers who were exposed to the curse and took the full measure of the curse on
Himself.
As the Lamb of God,(even though Jesus Never Sinned) the Sin Bearer, Jesus was cut off
from the presence of God.
On the cross, Jesus entered into the experience of forsakenness on OUR behalf.
God is too holy to even look at iniquity. God the Father turned His back on the Son,
cursing Him while He hung on the cross FOR OUR SINS.
* His scream was the scream of the damned. For US Sinners! What Love!
*Reflect on what Jesus did for YOU on Calvary.
* Give thanks for the Lamb of God who bore your sin.
When we are in the midst of our trials or thoughts of our bad past experiences we forget
what God has said about His
own nature. Yet, if we would only believe Him in such times, we would have great assurance in our souls.
From cover to cover, the Bible speaks to us as God’s voice, revealing to us how Tender
and Loving He is.
He is ready to forgive at all times. “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to
forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You” (Psalm 86:5).
He is patient with us, full of tenderness and mercy.
*“Great are Your tender mercies, O Lord” (Psalm 119:156).
*“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy”.
(Psalm 145:8).
When you go to the Lord in prayer and worship, be very careful what kind of
image of God you take into His presence! You must be fully convinced of His love for
you and believe that He is all He says He is! “Your Heavenly Father”!
*Only because of Jesus are we able to extend unconditional forgiveness. If we love and
serve Him, He will give us the grace and the inner power we need to forgive others.
* “…for indeed what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in
the presence of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 2:10
**If we want to understand anything about God we have to Study HIS word to
understand His Nature and His Character.
*His word is Living and Active and is proceeding Truth for today.
Luke 11:28 Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and
put it into practice.”
Mark 14:36 “And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this
cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.”
We are instructed to call God our Father, revealing the kind, gentle, loving nature of our
God. The term “Abba” is an affectionate term that a young child calls his father, which
corresponds to our term “daddy.” It is a term used to express “Intimacy and Affectionate
Fondness”.
*”Daddy” removes the idea of God as a strict judge and carries the image of Him as a
loving Father who cares, understands, and is our best friend.
“Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called
the sons of God” (1 Jn. 3:1).
*We ARE sons of God by adoption. Jesus was the Son of God by nature.
*** Jesus purchased us and made us adopted sons of God.
**We are not just heirs, we are joint-heirs with Christ.
To think that we share equally with the one who has inherited everything God is, and has,
is beyond comprehension.
Thank You Heavenly Father for giving up your one and only Son, Jesus for MY Sins!
You truly are my Loving Father that has my best interest in mind for your Glory. Thank
You Father for adopting me as Your Son being joint-heirs with Christ. This is True
LOVE!
I am so so blessed each day by You Lord. Help me to share this Great News of Your
Perfect Love with others. In Jesus Name, Amen
“But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians
15:57