A Gentle Invitation
Can we take a moment to stop and ask ourselves -
What do I really believe about God?
What do I really believe about God?
Growing up, I was never good at sports. In P.E. class, the teacher would pick the two best athletes as team captains and let them alternate choosing players. I vividly recall standing in that line, waiting to be chosen. Most often, I was picked dead last - though occasionally second to last.
Without realizing it, that experience planted a seed of "less than" deep in my mind. For years, it made it easy for me to believe that good things were meant for other people, but hard to believe they were meant for me. I could grasp God's love mentally, see it in Scripture, and even declare it out loud, yet that lingering root of unworthiness remained.
For so many of us, our picture of God has been shaped by painful memories, church experiences, unanswered prayers, or beliefs we’ve carried for decades. Some of those things give us a beautiful picture of Him, but others need re-examining.
So where do we begin? Look at Jesus.
When Philip asked Jesus to show him the Father, Jesus didn’t give him a big wordy lecture. He pointed directly to Himself:
“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” ~ John 14:9
Jesus is the exact representation of God's nature. He didn’t simply tell us what God is like - He showed us through every action:
- He welcomed those who were overlooked.
- He touched the untouchable.
- He forgave, restored, and healed ALL who came to Him.
- He listened, wept, and showed deep compassion.
Romans 8:15 TPT says, "And you did not receive the spirit of religious duty, leading you back into the fear of not being good enough."
Look at Jesus. Not at what your fear, shame, or past disappointment tells you - look at Jesus.
Today, take a breath. You don't have to figure everything out or earn your spot on His team. Simply ask:
“Father, what do You want me to see about You when I look at Jesus?”
Then be still long enough to listen.
Pause & Reflect
- Read John 14:9 slowly. Then explore Colossians 1:15, Hebrews 1:3, John 1:18, and 2 Corinthians 4:6.
- Read Psalm 139 and Psalm 145 (The Passion Translation is beautiful)
- Read the gospel of John and really look at how Jesus lived and how he revealed the Father.
- What do these Scriptures reveal about Jesus and the Father? Write down what you notice—not what you think you’re supposed to notice.
Knowing your Heavenly Father begins with simply getting to know Jesus. And this is where true belonging begins... Romans 8:15 TPT continues... But you have received the Spirit of full acceptance, enfolding you into the family of God. And you will never feel orphaned, for as he rises up within us, our spirits join him in saying the words of tender affection, 'beloved Father'."
YOU are God's beloved child. He has chosen you to be on His team! (thank you Jesus!)
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