Free to Enjoy God - In Touch Ministries - Charles Stanley
Our heavenly Father sees past our faults and mistakes to the precious child He loves.
Psalms 37:3-5
Scripture mentions children coming to Jesus (Matthew 18:2-3; Matthew 19:13-14). Some probably climbed onto His lap, while others perhaps sat at His feet. We can picture them asking Him questions, begging to hear more stories, and whispering secrets in His ear. It isn’t surprising that they would gather around Jesus; children can usually sense when an adult loves them deeply.
Contrast this image of the Savior’s welcoming, loving nature with the picture some Christians have of God—they see Him as a judgmental taskmaster who motivates by intimidation. While it’s true that we are to obey the Lord, we’re also to delight in Him, just as we would enjoy the company of a close friend.
How much better to have a biblically accurate view—that God, while sovereign over the universe, balances authority with love. While He does w
Our heavenly Father sees past our faults and mistakes to the precious child He loves.
Psalms 37:3-5
Scripture mentions children coming to Jesus (Matthew 18:2-3; Matthew 19:13-14). Some probably climbed onto His lap, while others perhaps sat at His feet. We can picture them asking Him questions, begging to hear more stories, and whispering secrets in His ear. It isn’t surprising that they would gather around Jesus; children can usually sense when an adult loves them deeply.
Contrast this image of the Savior’s welcoming, loving nature with the picture some Christians have of God—they see Him as a judgmental taskmaster who motivates by intimidation. While it’s true that we are to obey the Lord, we’re also to delight in Him, just as we would enjoy the company of a close friend.
How much better to have a biblically accurate view—that God, while sovereign over the universe, balances authority with love. While He does w
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