Dear Grace and Truth Family,
The manner in which our Father is giving and relating to us is so "characteristic" of parent and child. Yet His love for us is far beyond what our experiences have been as parents and as having received from natural parents. HIS definition of "love in Christ Jesus" is really what HE has to explain and give "word picture" meaning for us to comprehend on any level. There is a depth, a width, a length, and a breadth of HIS love which HE expresses and manifests according to a predetermined plan of action. And we cannot make HIM deviate from HIS purpose; after all, HE is the Father, and as HIS child we don't tell HIM what to do. As HE proceeds to teach us, however, we learn as we receive that HIS plan for us is "good"! HE demonstrates to us that HE is a good, good FATHER in a very tangible way--HE knows how to reach us!! HE loves us!!
Hallelujah! Thank you, Daddy!
Your sister,
Jenelsie, Pastor's wife