Father's Day 2023 - 2 Corinthians 1:1-7
"A God of Tough Love....or Not?" - 2 Corinthians 1:1-7
It's Father's Day weekend, and 2 Timothy just didn't fit the occasion, even with pastoral creativity! So, we will spend a little time in 2 Cor 1 discussing the nature of our Heavenly Father, especially His response to our troubles!
What do you imagine God doing when you are struggling? Is He cold and distant? Uncaring? Disinterested? Do you hear Him say, "If you had more faith you wouldn't be going through this?" How about, "You made your bed, now you have to lie in it?" Or even, "You shouldn't feel that way. If you loved Me you would be rejoicing in your troubles."
Is our Heavenly Father a "tough love" Father? Was your earthly father a "tough love" father? How about you?
Every year at this time I am reminded of my friend who refused to go to church on Father's Day. "I am just going to hear a sermon about what a lousy dad I am and what I should do better." He already felt defeated and didn't need to be kicked by a preacher while He was down.
It is my pleasure and joy to remind us all of the kind of Father our Heavenly Father is. He will be our focus as well as our example. Is He a God of tough love? What does that even mean? Oh my...You really need to...
...VIEW AND SEE! I think the answer will surprise you!
Steve