FORGET NOT 7

 

FORGET NOT 7

Psalm 103:13-14 The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he understands who weak we are; he knows we are but dust. NLT

One of the things we must aways keep in mind is that when the Scriptures refer to God as our father, it’s always good. God is always good and is the ideal example of who a father should be like. God is our perfect father; He is perfect in love; He is our protector, and He supplies all that we need for eternal life. Now, not everyone can know God as their father. He is father to His children, not to those who reject Him as their God.

We, His children, are engraved deeply on the palm of His hand (Is. 49:13-16), on His heart (Ps. 139:13-17), and on His mind (Ps. 139:1-12). God is passionate about His children and they are never out of His sight.

The Lord knows how we were formed. He is the one who made us who we are. He knows the way we think (Phil. 2:6,7; John 1:14; Heb. 4:15). He knows why we think and feel the way we do. He became just like the way we are when He took on human flesh. He experienced all the emotions we do. He was tempted to sin just like we are. He experienced physical limitations just like we do. He was tired, hungry, and was the recipient of abuse and rejection just like we are. In fact, the Lord knows everything there is to know about us. He knows more about us than anyone else could ever know.

The Lord knows our weaknesses. He knows we are only human. He knows where we are most likely to yield to Satan’s assault on our minds and souls. He knows as well to best help us when we are weak. All we have to do is call on Him for help. He is always ready and able to help us stay faithful and strong. Remember, don’t think too highly of yourself or your ability to handle things yourself; we are nothing more than dust.

Without the Lord, we will never amount to anything before God. We will never be able to withstand the storms of life. We will be blown away never to be found. We must have Jesus with us all the time. We must always depend on Him to see us through life. He is the way, the truth, and the life; no one will see God except through Him. John 14:6