Favor

When my three sons were very young they often fought for my attention.  Without realizing what they were doing, they would easily tease one another in an effort to show themselves to be superior in my eyes.  Little did they know that what they were doing could never change or influence my undeniable love for each of them, regardless of how “superior” they made themselves feel against the other.

Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.” Acts 10:34-5

God’s love for mankind is much the same; immeasurable.  But access to God’s throne is a two way decision, which requires us to not only receive His love but demonstrate our love for Him, as well.  When we accept Christ as God’s pathway to his throne, we not only live in the grace of God, we do what is “right” in God’s eyes.

Thought to live by:  If I want to live in God’s “favor”, I must live according to God’s standard.

“Who’s your daddy; Knowing God as Abba Father” is a devotional written by Pat Ferguson, Copyright © 2011, All Rights Reserved