Because you are precious in my eyes and because I love you.
Isaiah 43, 4
If Mr. Ching Chang Chong from China tells me that he loves me, then it has little meaning for me. Because I do not know him. It has no influence on my life. But if my parents, wife or children say it, it does something to me, I feel good and I’m happy! Their opinion is very important to me!
When God says in general that he loves the people, then it doesn’t mean much for me personally. But when he looks at me and says: Frank, I love you, you are dear and important to me – it triggers a thousand positive responses in me. He, my creator, king and lord, He loves me! That’s because his opinion means a lot, it is very important to me. Because I got to know God personally, it’s important to me.
There is probably no one who has received too much love. Therefore, this source of love and of encouragement for us is so important. And because he can make it become true inside of us: I am loved, expensive and valuable.
If someone feels worthless and unloved, he will hardly ever change. It is like an incurable virus in him. Again and again it comes through, I’m worthless. Only our God can heal this heart. Only He can cause someone to feel valuable, important and loved and to know it with certainty.
Only He can change our hearts. And he changes it by love, never by beatings punishment. Because we are so precious to him that he will not torment us. He does not punish us. He does not judge us over every little thing. He loves, forgives and encourages. He comforts, is with us in solitude, gives new strength and hope. He’s a real father who lovingly cares for his children. He is wonderful!
I will seek His love and accept it. I do not want to play with His love, patience and mercy, but treat them like a delicate flower. I don’t want it to be broken again!
Thank you, Father, You really love me! Every day I can remember it and feel it: You are there, around me and even in me. It is wonderful with you! You’re making me again courageous! You are a wonderful father and God!
Bible Reading Today: Psalm 123, 1 – 4