HE WILL NEVER HIT US

“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.  Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”

Proverbs 3:11-13 KJV

I watched a family show on television and it broke my heart.  The dad was hitting his child.  The dad wasn’t correcting his son because of being disobedient.  He was hitting him because he wanted to hurt his son and he did hurt his son.  One of the things the dad did was push his son down the stairs.

Even as I type this devotion, I have tears in my eyes.  It is so important that children know their parents love them even when they are disobedient.  It is especially important that a child knows his or her dad loves him or her.  I was always afraid of my Dad because he had a terrible temper and cursed all the time.

I was so afraid of my Dad that it was very hard for me to believe God loves me.  However, I found out that our Heavenly Father not only loves me, He loves me so much He gave His beloved Son to die on the cross for my sins.  When I think of Jesus hanging on the cross because of my sins, it breaks my heart.

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me unconditionally and for adopting me into Your family.  Thank You for the privilege You have given me of serving Jesus.  I love You so much, dear Heavenly Father.  I appreciate all You have done for me and all that You do for me every day.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.    

Joanne Lowe

July 29, 2015