Word for the Day
November 11 By: Evang.
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"For
you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry 'Abba, Father.'
" Romans 8:15
Many have earthly fathers who fall short and do not father
the children God gives them and some lose their earthly fathers. But God has made provision for them. He has much
to say about the fatherless in His Word. He also addresses those fathers who are disobedient in 1 Ti. 5:8,
"If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is
worse than an unbeliever."
Psalm 68:5 describes the Lord, "A father to the fatherless, defender
of widows, is God in His holy dwelling." Psalm 82:3 instructs to "Defend the cause of the fatherless; maintain
the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
It is sometimes more painful to have an earthly father who leaves one fatherless than to be born without one or
be separated by death. But God has taken up this cause. He is a faithful father to the fatherless. Sometimes
he allows earthly fathers to become hardened in their hearts toward the children He gives them so the children will
come to know Him, their true, living and eternal Father.
If you feel you are without a father today, know
that you have a strong and faithful heavenly father who loves you and longs to care for you with loving kindness. Through
the death and resurrection of Jesus, He has called you into adoption as His sons and daughters. Will you accept Jesus
into your heart today? He understands if you feel abandoned. He will never abandon you, for He is faithful.
Men will always disappoint you, for they are mere men, but the Lord will never disappoint you. When you receive Jesus
as Savior, repenting of your sin and asking Him to live in your heart, He will establish a family relationship between you
and God. He will give you a new birth (John 3:3), you will take on your heavenly Father's nature (2 Peter 1:4), your heavenly
Father will care for you (Mt. 6:32, 33, 7:9-11) and He will discipline you (Heb. 12:6-8). You will also receive new
brothers and sisters (Heb. 13:1).
If you do not have a father or your earthly father has failed you, know
that you have a true heavenly Father who longs to love you and comfort you today. Everything that concerns you, concerns
Him. Accept His love for you today. He longs to be your Father here and for all eternity.
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