God's Glory Church

“You are… dear in My eyes.” — Isaiah 43:4

Ming’s father was a strict man and did not love his son. When the boy was sick and had to be taken to the doctor, the father complained that he was only a nuisance. And one day he overheard a quarrel between his parents and found out that his father wanted his mother to have an abortion. For many years the poor man suffered because he was an unwanted child. And when Ming grew up and became a believer, it was difficult for him to perceive God as Father, although he knew Him as Lord and Savior.

If we have also not experienced the love of our earthly parents, this can affect our perception of God. “And if He doesn’t need me? Will He care about me?” These and similar questions can seriously overshadow life. But if earthly parents are strict and aloof, then Heavenly Father is completely different. He leans towards us and says: “I have loved you” (Is. 43:4).

In the 43rd chapter of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, God appears as our Creator and Father. If you doubt that He wants to see you in His family, then read the following words: “Bring my sons from afar, and my daughters from the ends of the earth” (v. 6). If you ask the question, how much He needs you, then this is what He Himself says about it: “You have become dear in My eyes, you have become respected” (v. 4).

God loves us so much that He gave His Son as a sacrifice for our sins so that we could be with Him forever (John 3:16). We can be completely confident in His love.

How easy is it for you to perceive God as a Father? How do you remind yourself that you are precious in His sight?

Heavenly Father, I want to rejoice every day that I am Your dear and honored child.

Posted by Jasmine Goh (guest)