God Our Father Disciplines
June 13, 2024
Earthly Fathers discipline like humans. Hebrews 12: 10. Some Dads are heavy handed, even abusive. Some ignore their children’s sins and wrong behavior. Neither are good Dads. Let’s focus on our perfect Father, God.
He sees and knows our sins and misbehavior, even what we hide from our earthly father’s. He never ignores them though He may not act immediately. He disciplines fairly, accurately, and effectively. He never breaks a bruised reed, snuffs out a glimmer of hope. Isaiah 42: 3. He knows when to rescue and when to wait while we learn from the painful consequences of our behavior. His discipline is always for OUR good, not to satisfy his whim or temper.
You may not be able to be thankful for everything about your earthly father. But our heavenly Father is perfect.