The
Father's Anticipation
TODAY’S
SCRIPTURE
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the
government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6, AMP.
TODAY’S
WORD
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, not only
is your eternity secure, but you become a child of the Most High God. You
instantly have an Everlasting Father! Think about that word everlasting. It
means that before the beginning of time, the Father was there. He was waiting
for you to accept Him and become a child of His.
I can only imagine that He was excited and anticipating
that day just like a father would anticipate the birth of his child in the
natural. I can imagine that each day God would think, “Is it today?” I don’t
know what your experience has been with your earthly father, but God is a good
and perfect Father. He loves you with an everlasting love. He loves everything
about you so much that He notices when a single hair falls from your head. He
accepts you just the way you are, and He loves you enough to guide you and work
His character in you. And, He will be your Father from now until eternity! He
will never leave you nor forsake you! Thank Him today for being your
Everlasting Father!
PRAYER
FOR TODAY
Everlasting Father, thank You for loving me today and for
always being with me. Help me to understand Your love more so that I may know
You better. Let Your love flow through me so that others may see Your goodness
and come to know You as their Father also in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him." (Romans 15:13 NIV)
Where do you go for peace if you don’t have God in your life, if you’re not connected on a moment-by-moment basis? Jesus Christ has an incredible offer for you. He says, “If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 CEV).
I like that verse because it says the exact opposite of what most people think God will say to them. They think that if God wants them to come home this Christmas, he’s going to say, “Come home to me, and I will give you rules. Come home to me, and I will give you regulations. Come home to me, and I will give you restrictions. Come home to me, and I will give you religion. Come home to me, and I will give you rituals.” But God doesn’t say any of those things. He says,“Come home to me, and I will give you rest.”
The reason why you’re so tired and fatigued all the time and get stressed out is that you’re trying to live your life on your own power. God never meant for you to do that.
The Bible says, “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless” (Isaiah 40:29 NLT).
If you’ve been feeling a little down, a little anxious, a little fatigued, or a little worried this Christmas season, come home to God. He’s the one who created you, who’s watched every moment of your life, who knows everything about you and still loves you, who forgives you and says, “Come home to my peace and strength.” When you do that, you’ll have real peace of mind.
Talk About It
- What are the causes of your stress during the Christmas season?
- What practical steps can you take to reduce your stress and receive the strength and peace that God offers?
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