The Love of the Father

We’ve all heard about baby cubs and the danger of being near one.  Why?  Because their momma is somewhere very nearby and is ready to attack in order to protect her baby. 

But human parents can be just as protective.  After hearing about what seemed an unfair treatment recently with one of my girls, I wanted to go set somebody straight!  Of course I wouldn’t have torn anybody apart like the momma bear, but just wanted to “share a piece of my mind”! I restrained myself, however and simply prayed about the situation!   Any other moms been in this place?  We all probably have.  We love our children and want to protect them from unfair treatment. 

Now, let’s magnify that a thousand times and think about God the Father’s love for His Son.  What kept Him from calling a score of angels to rescue Jesus from the cross?  He could have done it and they would have obeyed.  He loved His Son, yet His love for us is as great. (Amazing, isn’t it?) He knew that without this perfect Sacrifice you and I would never be restored to a relationship with Him.  He turned His back on Christ while He bore our sin so that you and I could have forgiveness and eternal life.  This was far more than restraint…this was perfect, sacrificial love for YOU and ME.

The Love of God by Frederick M. Lehman so beautifully describes the wonderful love of the Father.  Here are the words:

See you in church Easter Sunday.  We have lots to celebrate, don’t we?  Our church is doing the drama we did for our Ladies’ Winter Tea – When Jesus Comes.  If you live in the area I hope you’ll join us!  It’s going to be a great day at Boones Creek!

With love,

P.S. BCBC ladies, make sure you’re ready for Bible study this coming Monday night.  Finish up your lessons in Week 5, if you’re not done yet.  Please join us…this study on Loving God with All Your Mind has been such a blessing!