The fatherly heart of Jesus
Gregory Bishop
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The speaker reflects on the paternal heart of Jesus, who was a single man with no biological children, but demonstrated a special kind of love towards people. The speaker notes that Jesus called people 'my son' or 'my daughter' only two times, and both times were within a crowd of people with special needs. The speaker suggests that Jesus chose these moments to communicate that the Father's heart is for each person, no matter their defects or challenges. The speaker reflects on their experience as a parent, where they always have their children on their mind, and suggests that God has that same kind of love for each person. The speaker concludes by saying that God loves us, even when we don't know it, and knows our hearts.
God is a Father who knows us and looks at us even when we don't know it. He sees our potential and looks for us when we are lost. He cares for us even in our sins and troubles. In the story of the paralytic and the woman with the issue of blood, Jesus shows his paternal heart by forgiving their sins and eagerly searching for them in the crowd. We should not hide from God, but instead, embrace his love and joy of being found.
The speaker talks about how we have all drifted away from God, some more than others. However, God is always looking for us, even when we feel lost and alone. He wants us to come back to Him and have intimacy with Him again, like a child with their father. The speaker encourages the audience to give the best gift on Father's Day, which is their own life and heart to God. They pray for God's Holy Spirit to reveal His love to every heart and to draw us closer to Him once more. The speaker also asks for God's blessing on those who are separated from their families.
God is a Father who knows us and looks at us even when we don't know it. He sees our potential and looks for us when we are lost. He cares for us even in our sins and troubles. In the story of the paralytic and the woman with the issue of blood, Jesus shows his paternal heart by forgiving their sins and eagerly searching for them in the crowd. We should not hide from God, but instead, embrace his love and joy of being found.
The speaker talks about how we have all drifted away from God, some more than others. However, God is always looking for us, even when we feel lost and alone. He wants us to come back to Him and have intimacy with Him again, like a child with their father. The speaker encourages the audience to give the best gift on Father's Day, which is their own life and heart to God. They pray for God's Holy Spirit to reveal His love to every heart and to draw us closer to Him once more. The speaker also asks for God's blessing on those who are separated from their families.
Let's go together to the book of Mark Chapter 2. You know that... I began to think today about the paternal heart, not only of God the Father, but also of God the Son, the paternal heart of Jesus; but wait, he never got married in his earthly life, right?
Jesus was a single man, right? we know that one day he will get married and who is the bride? It's us, men too. The bride of Christ, the Church is the bride of Christ.
Jesus was a single man, right? we know that one day he will get married and who is the bride? It's us, men too. The bride of Christ, the Church is the bride of Christ.
