The 3-day rally was truly a reminder for me. A reminder that we are all God's children and no matter what we have done, He will run towards us with open arms and embrace us home.
Luke 15:11-32 - THE PRODIGAL SON
The prodigal son runs off and gets himself all poor and dirty. His very rich and powerful father sees him come home and runs to his son who previously 'demanded' for his inheritance.
The forgiveness and love a Father has for His children cannot be measured.
He never fails to tell you that it is because of His love that you were created. We often 'degrade' ourselves and with all our sins and wrongs and all-that-is-bad, we reject ourselves, hence, think that God rejects us as well.
Our view of God the Father is directly affected by our view of our earthly father.
Was your father the fierce, authoratative type? Or was he never around the house? Or was he someone who never provided for the home?
How you see your earthly dad will be - unconciously - how you see God your heavenly Father.
Hence, you need to know more about God your Father is a closer sense.
1. Father God is love. (John 3:16)
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing."
2. He waits for you. (Luke 15:20)
"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
3. He provides for you. (Luke 15:22)
"But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
God has a home for us, waiting for us. Our stay here on earth is just a 'passing through'. It's temporary. We will always be dissatisfied with what we have - because we were made for more than what is here and now.
God's fatherly love is what drives and motivates us to worship Him.
Only with the Father's love, will we be able to fully love others as ourselves. It's a chain reaction.
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