Simple question: Do you know how much you are loved?
Our wife / husband, family and friends often tell us they love us. This always makes us feel god inside but do you how much you are loved by the Father?
Sometimes not everyone can hear Him when He speaks to us but we just need to listen carefully and he is continually telling us He loves us dearly. Long before we came into existence, He knew who we would become and had a path marked out for us simply because He loves us.
The bible is loaded with passages on love ~ John 3:10 / 1 Corinthians 13 / 1 John 19 ~ these only scratch the surface but you see where I am going.
However, one of my favourites is the story of the Prodigal Son ~ Luke 14:11-32. When I feel I need reminded of how much the Father truly loves me, I read this story from the Father's point of view.
His youngest son comes and asks for his inheritance early and then disappears to spend his wealth foolishly. Days turn into weeks and the Father sits with His eyes fixed firmly on the road waiting for a glimpse of His returning son. Still no news of whether His son is alive or dead and still He watches for His return. Then one day, His son reluctantly makes his way home only for the father to throw the biggest party ever seen with joyous celebrations. This is the love the Father has for you regardless of whether you know Him or not. I only pray you come to know this sooner rather than later because when we get the revelation of His love, we see His grace, His favour and His blessing pour into our lives.
I leave with you with this passage for encouragement:
Ephesians 2:4-5
"But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in transgressions ~ it is by grace you have been saved."
