The Lord has so many attributes it is difficult for the human brain to comprehend everything He is. I have to admit that sometimes I focus so much on Him as Sovereign, Holy, Righteous, Wise, Eternal, Omnipotent... And I forget some of the more personal attributes: Longsuffering, Merciful, Faithful, Loving, Truthful... Compassionate.
Let this term sink in for a second... FATHER.
"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust." ~Psalm 103:13-14 NIV
Let this term sink in for a second... FATHER.
"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust." ~Psalm 103:13-14 NIV
A father is many things. A protector. A provider. A leader. A disciplinarian. But how often do we remember that a father is also someone who shows sympathy, mercy, and compassion to his children?
I looked up the definition of compassion: "sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it."
A father hates to see his child go through trials and and tests in life. Some fathers are so protective they seek out ways to keep any hurt from reaching their children. And if pain happens to impact a child, the father hurts right along with the child. A father wants to alleviate distress.
Our heavenly Father is no different. He feels our pain and has compassion on us as His children. He wants to take away the hurt.
I looked up the definition of compassion: "sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it."
A father hates to see his child go through trials and and tests in life. Some fathers are so protective they seek out ways to keep any hurt from reaching their children. And if pain happens to impact a child, the father hurts right along with the child. A father wants to alleviate distress.
Our heavenly Father is no different. He feels our pain and has compassion on us as His children. He wants to take away the hurt.
Father's Day is next weekend (in case you forgot.) Some have earthly fathers who seek to be the example the Lord has set. Some don't. Whichever category you fall into, there is a heavenly Father who is willing to protect you, provide for you, guide you, and have compassion on you.
I hope you have a personal relationship with the Lord so that you can call Him Father.
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