Psalm 2:7- ". . .He (God) said to me 'You are my son; today I have become father.'" The idea of a father to many people conjures up negative, often terrifying images. Luckily I have a wonderful relationship with my father, Charles Robert. Bob Martin exemplifies what a father should be:
Sympathetic listener- check
Willing to loan me his stuff- check
Patient with my mistakes- check
Shares his wisdom- check
Encourager- check
Available a.m. or p.m.- check
Unconditional love- check
The list could go on.
Since I am blessed with a godly father, when I think of my relationship with God as a father/son relationship, it is a comfort and encouragement to me. Dad has limited resources, wisdom, time and strength, but my heavenly Father- no limits. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and promises to provide for His children. He is all-knowing and makes that wisdom available to His sons and daughters. He is eternity past and eternity future and all that comes between. He is never too busy, distracted or unavailable. Nothing will ever befall those who have believed on His name unless He allows it.
When I think of my earthly father-son relationship multiplied by limitlessness, it gives me the peace and encouragement to keep on keepin' on. All thanks and praise to God the Father for allowing his Son, Jesus Christ, to make the ultimate sacrifice for me in order that I may enter into sonship with him.
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