In Touch Daily Devotional 8th October 2023: Knowing God as Our Father

Read In Touch Daily Devotional 8th October 2023

TOPIC: Knowing God as Our Father

SCRIPTURE: 1 John 1:1-3

What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life–

and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us–

what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.

In Touch Daily Devotional 8th October 2023 MESSAGE:

When you hear the word “father,” what images come to mind—someone gentle, stern, available, absent? Regardless of the strengths and weaknesses of our own dads, we have a heavenly Father who is perfect.

If a perfect dad is hard for you to imagine, look at Jesus’ life. He Himself is a picture of God the Father. In Scripture, we see Jesus tenderly holding children, ministering to the sick, and showing compassion to the undeserving. Furthermore, He testifies of a heavenly Father who loves unconditionally, listens to prayers, and freely offers forgiveness.

The good news is that anyone who has been spiritually born into God’s family can call Him “Father.” This rebirth (John 3:3) takes place when a person accepts that Jesus bore his or her sins on the cross. In fact, the Savior’s goal in coming to earth was to reconcile us to God the Father so we could dwell in His family forever.

No matter what your dad is like, the heavenly Father is personally interested and involved in your life. He knows your needs, promises His best for you, and doesn’t hold your mistakes against you. With Him, you will find intimacy, security, and satisfaction. How do you want to respond to your Father today?

Bible in One Year: Matthew 16-18

Thought for Today: Believers have access to a perfect Parent who offers unlimited love and compassion.

In Touch Daily Devotional 8th October 2023. Charles Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, both located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stanley’s heart’s desire is to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.

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