I have been pondering a lot recently about God and who I think He is.
It occurred to me that our father on earth will dominate our perception of our Father in Heaven.
If our earthly father was abusive, strict, unloving, dominating, weak, then that is how we will perceive our heavenly Father.
Yet God is consistent. The only thing (apart from taxes and politicians) that is unchanging in this life. His love for His creation is NOT like even the best father's love on earth. It is not subject to moods or well-being. It is sacrificial and unwavering. It is unconditional and without secret motive or hidden agenda.
Father God's love comes with only one motive or agenda. That is, that we, his creation, might become the best people we can. That we achieve the great potential He has created for us and that we enjoy the benefits of His Kingdom here on earth.
God is nOT an ogre sitting in the sky with a big stick! He is wanting the very best for us and has poured out His love, as evidence, before we were even twinkles in our parents eyes!
