LOVE OF THE FATHER
See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the Children of God! And so, WE ARE! For this reason, the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
2 Beloved, we are [even here and] now Children of God, and it is not yet made clear what we will be [after His coming]. We know that when He comes and is revealed, we will [as His children] be like Him because we will see Him just as He is [in all His glory].
3 And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless). I John 3:1-3 (Amplified)
My birthday is next week and I have been reflecting on the love of my Father; the overwhelming loving Father who lives within me. As we fellowshipped together, these four words took my breath away, “He First Loved Me.” Growing up I never knew what love really was until July 26, 1979, the Holy Spirit drew me to the heart of my Lord, Jesus Christ. Over the years, Jesus revealed my grace-filled Heavenly Father within me. I am now experiencing a love at one time was foreign to me. It is the kind of love my heart and soul have always longed for. I am mesmerized by His MAGNIFICENT, INFINITE, PURE, AND AWESTRUCK AFFECTION FOR ME… I can hardly breathe! When I meditate on these scriptures… I am in awe!
“Herein is Love, not that I loved God, but that He loved me, and sent His Son to be the propitiation (the one who turned away the wrath of God towards me) for my sins.” I John 4:10 (AMP)
“We love Him because He FIRST loved us.” I John 4:19 (KJV)
After reading the scriptures, I asked my Beloved Father this question, “When was the FIRST time you loved me, Papa?” He answered.
“I formed your inward parts, my daughter; I knitted you together in your mother’s womb. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by My hands; My works are Wonderful! Your frame was not hidden from Me, when you were being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. My eyes saw your unformed substance; in MY BOOK were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for you, when there was none of them.” Psalm 139:13-16 (Paraphrased)
“According as I have chosen you in Christ before the foundation of the world, that you should be holy and without blame before Him Me Love.” Ephesians 1:4 (AMP Paraphrased)
“For by Christ my Son, ALL things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—ALL things were created through Him and for Him, especially you.” Colossians 1:16 (ESV)
I am so grateful that our Father has chosen to love me/us and to reveal His love within us. We were all created to know and experience the depths of His eternal and infinite love and life forever.
LOVE OF THE FATHER
Copyright © 2005 by Tresca S. Grannum
Great is Your love my Father, so great is Your love.
Such love gracing each of us, we are members of Your body.
We have been cleansed, sanctified by Jesus Christ Your Son.
We have been brought back Home into Union; we are One.
I honor you my sister and I honor you, my brother.
We were born from one Father, though nurtured by many mothers.
Our Father’s love has redeemed us, graced us, and seated us above.
We can now live, breathe, and walk in the purposes of His love.
There are no Jews, Gentiles, are second best at Your table.
No Baptists, Methodists, Catholics, or any such labels.
We all came through Your womb, washed in the blood flowing from Christ’s cross.
We are born of His body, recreated, holy, righteous, blood-bought.
So, I honor you my sister and I honor you, my brother.
We were born from one Father, though nurtured by many mothers.
Our Father’s love has redeemed us, graced us, and seated us above.
We can now live, breathe, and walk in the purposes of His love.
Enjoy Christ, Enjoy Life!
3 thoughts on “LOVE OF THE FATHER”
Birthday blessings, dear sister!!!!
Thank you!
Thank you so much!! One year closer to going home… I CAN’T WAIT!!