Most mothers would die for their children, even when that child is 50
years old! A mother's love is generally manifested in devotion to her
children, above anything else. Any threat to her child, and she will
become more ferocious than a grizzly bear. Still, some mothers abandon
their children. That's quite sad, as the children need their mothers to
nurture them.
It's not like that with our Heavenly Father. He
will never forget us, even when we are a hundred years old! He cannot
forget us! Most parents have pictures of their children all over their
homes, as well as in their wallets. A fire could destroy all these
memories, however; but not so with our Heavenly Father. He has written
our names on the back of his hand! Nothing will separate us from our
Father. He is our Father, and He ferociously protects us in all
situations. No way would He ever abandon us!
What about our sins?
"But I, yes I, am the one who takes care of your sins-that's what I
do. I don't keep a list of your sins." Isaiah 43:25 (MSG)
Our
Father is not here to condemn us. He loves us. After all, we are His
children! He will make us victorious! The same is true with loving
parents.
There are, however, consequences for our sins. Who will
pay the price? "He took the punishment, and that made us whole. Through
his bruises we get healed." Isaiah 53:5b (MSG) Jesus took the burden of
our sins!
Still, some enjoy living in sin, and they forget all
about their Heavenly Father. God still tries to reach them. He wants
them to be free from any burden: "The Spirit of the Almighty LORD is
with me because the LORD has anointed me to deliver good news to humble
people. He has sent me to heal those who are brokenhearted, to announce
that captives will be set free and prisoners will be released." Isaiah
61:1 (GW)
After long time ago, I read a true story of two mothers
whose daughters were hit by a drunk driver. Both were killed on the
spot. Imagine losing your own child due to a drink driver! The pain
would be unbearable!
Instead of hating that despicable man who
killed their daughters, these mothers forgave him and pursued early
release from prison for him, and they were successful. This is how our
Heavenly Father loves us! He will never forget us.
May I
encourage you to prayerfully meditate daily to discover how He come
through for you today. You will be amazed! After all, He loves you
beyond comprehension!
"I know the plans that I have for you,
declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to
give you a future filled with hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (GW)
Rob
Chaffart