my Father: the grace giving Father

 my Father: the grace giving Father by ric gustafson

Earthly father son relationships can be complex and hurtful. Sometimes it can lead to a seperation for years. And yet other father and son relationships are healthy, fruitful and on going. 

We as Christians have a different father son relationship. In God's Word, we have a perfect Father. We are sons and daughters who have gone astray. Our perfect heavenly Father wanted to bring his dear children that he loves home. How does he do that?. It's called grace.

God's grace is throughout his Word. God has always been gracious to his children. According to Exodus 34, it is part of his nature. Without grace, we are lost. With grace, we have life, forgiveness and hope. 

What is grace?. It is God's unearned favor that he pours out when, where and whom he pleases. Because of his grace, God sent his only Son for the sins of his people. Because of God's grace, we are given the Holy Spirit to give us power to follow Jesus. 

According to Ephesians 2, for by grace you have been saved through faith. God's grace has been given to us his children. God accepts us by faith in his Son alone.

The fact is we need grace everyday. Jesus says believe in me I will give you grace.

Why?. Because God the Father our Father loves us more than  anything else.

The End

research help: ' Like Father Like Son' by Pete Alwinson

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric