Memo From the Mann22 Heinä 2024

What A Dad We Have

It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, ~ Hosea 11:3 (Hebrew Ephraim, refers to the northern kingdom of Israel)

I became a father for the first time in my mid-thirties, and I was more than ready for it ...and yes I was probably what we’d consider a doting parent. I cherished the gift of my new born child, and couldn’t do enough for her. My days were filled with her first words, her first steps, her first smile and laugh. I still see and hear them.

It’s this parental love that’s revealed in Hosea 11. In context we read - It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms; but they did not realize it was I who healed them.

We see God as a doting parent. He’s obsessed with his offspring. He’s preoccupied with us. God rejoices when one of us takes a step in obedience, or cuts a tooth on the truth.

If we’re parenting correctly our goals should be the same as His... He wants to teach his kids how to walk by faith, in the power of the spirit, and in holiness. He’s not pushy ...he pulls instead of pushing. He motivates us with love, not with fear, or with hate. He doesn’t expect more than we can deliver. He’s gentle and patient. He removes rather than creates burdens. He’s willing to get down on our level to meet our needs. What a Dad we have!

Two things here - One, let’s remember what kind of Father is lavishing love on us. And two, let’s in kind, pour out our own love into this world.

Pray on... Scripture: Hosea 11:3 Song: Love One Another

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