OUR TENDER LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16 KJV

Yesterday I had the privilege of watching one of my sister and brother-in-laws dogs.  As I held that precious little dog on my lap I received a wonderful illustration of how much our tender loving Heavenly Father loves us.  The more I petted her, the more she got excited and she would give me sweet tender kisses.

I have lost track of the many times God has picked me up, went to His rocking chair and rocked me as He told me over and over how much He loves me.  Our Heavenly Father loves us so much He gave His beloved Son to die on the cross for our sins.  No one loves us like God and Jesus and no one ever will.

I think we sometimes forget that God and Jesus have feelings.  If They didn’t have feelings, God would never have given His Son to die on the cross for us and Jesus would not have walked that long lonely road to Calvary to be crucified on the cross and pay the penalty for our sins.  What an amazing love for you and me!

If you ever think nobody loves you, remember the cross and the excruciating pain and suffering Jesus endured for you.  He shed His own blood for you.  He didn’t have to stay on the cross but He did.  What kind of love is this?  It is an amazing unconditional love that only comes from the heart of Jesus.

Praise God!  One day I will see my precious Saviour face to face when I die or when He comes back for us and I will be with Him for all eternity.  How I long for the day when I will see the One Who died for me face to face.  O how I love Jesus!

Joanne Lowe

April 6, 2016