GOD’S LOVE IS JUST LIKE THAT
In Jesus Christ I see a God who is somewhat like the father who told his son he would send him to sleep in the attic, with only bread and water for his supper, if he were disobedient once more. The child disobeyed him again and was sent to the attic. The father could not eat. He had the boy on his mind and heart. His wife tried to console him: “I know what you’re thinking. But you must not bring the boy down from the attic. It would only cause him to lose respect for you and disobey again. You mustn’t break your word.” Her husband replied, “You’re right, I won’t break my word, but he’s so lonely up there.” He kissed his wife good night, entered the attic, ate bread and water with the boy and when the child went to sleep on the hard boards, his father’s arm was his pillow. Somehow I believe that…
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