I got a phone message from my dad this morning. He told me that he loves me, and that he wants to go get Korean barbeque for dinner with me. Of course, we won’t be able to go get dinner together this evening, but it was so precious to hear that my daddy loves me and wants to spend time with me. I love you Dad.
The phone message from my earthly father made me think of how much our heavenly father loves us. He wants to spend time with us, to show us His love, to share Himself with us. God’s daddy-love is a pursuing love, a love that will not give up, a love that gives us worth and meaning. His love for us is so great that He would allow Jesus to die, so that He could bring us near to Him. I love you Abba.
How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
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