A Beautiful Mystery
There is a story about a young boy who’s trying to learn the Lord’s Prayer. One night as he knelt by his bed, his mother overheard him speak these words: Our Father, who art in heaven, How do you know my name?
Rev. John Claypool picks up on this and writes, “Such individualized affection will always remain a mystery to us mortals…”
It’s true. But it is still hard to fathom. I hope that deep down, you would know the depths of God’s love for you – no matter what your past, no matter what you might have done, or left undone, no matter what you may be carrying with you.
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. But even the hairs of your head are all counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
In the book of Romans, Paul writes, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Let us pray: You are holy, O God. And you are good. We thank you that you call us by name and we are yours. Help us to love others even as you have loved us. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
