This is inspired by a little pamphlet I got years ago. The pamphlet is titled "Father's Love Letter."
'An intimate message from God to you.'
Of course, we know there are several characteristics of God but, this does center on the "love" that He has for His children. To love Him is to obey Him, and the Gospel of Christ is meant to be lived...
He knows everything about us, He is familiar with all our ways and even the hairs of our heads are numbered. We were made in His image, in Him we live and move and have our being!
Psalm 139:1, 139:3
Genesis1:27
Acts 17:28
We are His offspring!!!
Acts 17:28
We are not a mistake.
Psalm 139:16,16
Hi is not distant and angry every time we fall short, but the complete expression and essence of love. And, repentance is key to move near Him.
John 8:41-44
He desires, as any good father would, to pour out His love on us.
1 John 3:1
He offers us way more than an earthly father ever could.
Matt. 7:11
He our provider and meets our needs, above and beyond even!!!
Matt. 6:31-33
His plans are filled with hope.
Jeremiah 32:40
When we delight in Him, He gives us the desires of our heart.
Psalm 37:4
He comforts us through our troubles.
2 Cor. 1:3-4
He carries us close to His heart.
Isaiah 40:11
He loves as He loves Jesus!
John 17:23
He gave up everything He loved to gain our love.
Romans 8:31,32
The question is...are you His obedient child, or a disobedient child? Not all will be treated the same as He also has anger, wrath, jealousy, righteousness, and He does not change. He will NEVER "wink" at sin. First place to run to if you do sin, is to Him!
So, if we stick with His pure Gospel and do not ignore the many warnings about falling away, and getting weary in well doing, we are doing well.
But...if we do not?
Luke 6:46
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?”
2 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. 3 In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.
Just one of MANY warnings of false prophets. Don't turn away from the simple Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Many will, and it will be The "falling away" spoken of in 2 Thess. 2:3
I pray as others I know are also, that my brothers and sisters who might be weak in the faith, will learn the Word...heed it. That they will have eyes to see and ears to hear what The Spirit is saying to us. Satan is the most subtle of creatures and knows our ways. He will trip you up in your weakest area so, sew up that foothold, do NOT let him in. Understand what God say's in His word...it really is not difficult. Pray He gives understanding, faith and much strength in Him. Read the NT and look up the many "warning" verses online.
It is and has been happening for quite some time now.
Be vigilant, be gentle as doves and wise as serpents sayeth The Word!!!
This is long enough but, just wanted to share for any who might be interested, and might like to reply. Sorry if it is not controversial as some seem to like most, lol...it's okay. It's on my heart to share this.
Be blessed and be obedient to Him, as it is the pathway to all things good.
