There are so many hurts in this world. One of the most prevalent is the brokenness of families. To be deprived of the security and safety that comes with healthy family relationships is a tragic loss. And yet, many of us suffer because of this reality.
For some, “father” can be a term of endearment, and for others it is a source of fear, loss, or abandonment. When we hear God called, “Father,” it can be tough to visualize. It can be difficult to want to come to a “Heavenly Father” when so many earthly fathers seem so far removed.
But God is Father. Father in the way we all deserve. Father in the way that brings out the very best in us; in a way that allows us to flourish as humans. Father in a way that instills confidence and safety and love.
It’s an amazing thing to realize: the God of the universe has literally adopted us as His own children through Christ. We now have nothing to fear and no reason to hide. When the Creator looks upon us He sees His children, innocent and pure, clean as fresh fallen snow. All that has happened in this life, all the pain, hurt and sorrow can be removed.
Jesus’ sacrifice has freed us from that past. The veil that felt like separation from the Father has been torn in two. We can now approach our God with complete confidence and sit on the lap of our Abba, rest our head against His chest and know that we are fully accepted and completely loved.
Go and sit with Him awhile. Be still and have Confidence knowing that He is Abba Daddy who loves you.
8 Day Devotional: Confidence by Sanctus Real
But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
Luke 18:16-17 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.18.16-17.NKJV
This devotional has touched on a very real problem. Many "children", regardless of age, have experienced hurt, suffering, sorrow, loss, anguish, betrayal, and hatred at the hands of a parent, to name a few. Part of the parental function is to love, nurture, and protect. When a child goes without one of these things in life, the consequences can and often do cascade down through generations. All involved seemingly unaware to havoc being wreaked by there behavior, until someone comes along and points out the faults, provide reasons why it's wrong, offer solutions, and hold said person or people accountable to change.
Christ does this for us, He intervenes. Humanity has brought such turmoil to ourselves that our level of depravity is uncharitable, unfathomable, and the crux of the fury of YahWeh, our Creator! Many refuse Christ because they want to remain intentionally ignorant to the wrongs they have created, others are completely clueless. Some don't want to be held accountable to change for a laundry list of reasons. Thus, this cycle of hurt, pain, and hatred continue. Thus, the reign of the devil continues.
Our heavenly Father is not some tyrannical being like He is often made out to be. He is the polar opposite of the aforementioned negative attributes. Lovingkindness, remorse, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and joy, plus many other things, are what He wants us to have. He understands that were are children, bound to make mistakes and so on, but He loves us still.
The world teaches that loving like a child is taboo and should be abandoned. However, loving like a child means to love without filters or negative influences. The love of a child is pure and virtuous, and harm's no one until someone manipulates this love and turns a meek and mild heart affection into a ferocious beast of hate, hurt, and distrust. Everyone has something to learn from a child with regards to how to love. Take that lesson, and apply it our heavenly and earthly relationships. Watch your heart beat again, but lime never before.
