“See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.”
Great love is a lot of love. That’s what the Father God has for all of us who are born again. He calls us His children. That means He takes automatic care of us. He doesn’t have to think it over before assisting us or coming to our rescue.
The Message Bible says: “What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are. But that’s also why the world doesn’t recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he’s up to.”
Sometimes we are the ones who struggle with the thought that God really loves us. We get to thinking about ourselves and what we have done, or not done, and feel that maybe God couldn’t include us in this great love. Don’t look at yourself. Look at God’s Word and trust He isn’t telling a lie. He has great love for you.
I am greatly loved by God today because I am one of His kids and He loves me.
- Reading Plan A: Acts 16:16-40
- Reading Plan B: Matthew 6
- Reading Plan C: Psalms 4-6; Acts 16:16-40
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.