A – Affirmation. When we think about the word affirmation, we often associate it with a positive feeling or emotion. We think of the word as a form of acceptance. However, the real definition of affirmation is to “assert that something exists or is true” (Random House Dictionary). With that said, why is affirmation a part of understanding the Father’s heart toward us?
The Father has historically and will continually affirm his love for us.
“For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world that He might judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” (John 3:16-17 HCSB) God loved ALL of us so much that He was willing to make a sacrifice beyond any that we as humans can truly comprehend.
“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jer 29:11 NIV). Not only did the Father love us when He offered His son as our sacrifice, He is constantly planning for our welfare.
When you ponder how you can take refuge in God, remember that he loves you more than you can every really understand. Just like a father loves his son and wants the best for him, God affirms his love for us and continues to demonstrate the truth of that love every day (if we let Him).
