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Our Daily Bread Ministries
Categories: Religion & Spirituality
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A 2017 video of a dad comforting his two-month-old son while the baby received his routine vaccinations garnered international attention for the way it captured a dad’s love for his child. After the nurse finished administering the vaccinations, the dad tenderly held his son close to his cheek, and the boy stopped sobbing within seconds. There is almost nothing more reassuring than the tender care of a loving parent.
In Scripture, there are many beautiful descriptions of God as a loving parent, images that invoke God’s deep love for His children. Old Testament prophet Hosea was given a message to deliver to the Israelites living in the Northern Kingdom during the time of the divided kingdom. He called them to return to a relationship with God. Hosea reminded the Israelites of God’s love for them as he pictured God as a gentle Father: “when Israel was a child, I loved him” (Hosea 11:1) and “to them I was like the one who lifts a little child to the cheek” (v. 4).
This same reassuring promise of God’s loving care is true for us. Whether we seek His tender care after a season where we have rejected His love or because of pain and suffering in our lives, He calls us His children (I John 3:1) and His comforting arms are open to receive us (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
Previous episodes
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3136 - God’s Tender Love Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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3135 - Choices Matter Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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3134 - Ready to Go for God Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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3133 - At Home in Jesus Mon, 15 Apr 2024
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3132 - God Knows Our Needs Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3131 - The God of Order Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3130 - God’s Agents of Peace Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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3129 - Singing Meadows Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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3128 - Eyes to See Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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3127 - Clothed in Christ Tue, 09 Apr 2024