A Father's Approval

Picture this: a boy, six or seven years old, steps into the batter’s box. He waits patiently as the pitcher goes into his windup and delivers a pitch. With a fluid swing, the young boy makes contact and drives the ball to left field for a base hit. As the boy stands on first base, he looks to the nearly full bleachers. Everyone is clapping for him. Some even yell, “Nice hit, Jeff!” But the young boy is oblivious. He is looking for one person. Then their eyes meet. Jeff tries not to smile when his father gives him a thumbs-up from the stands.

A lot of children look to their fathers for approval. But once we accept Jesus as our Savior, we have a Heavenly Father whose approval we don’t have to seek. He loves His children no matter what. It’s impossible for Him to love them any more than He already does.

The Bible says, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 NKJV). When we believe in Jesus, we become God’s children (Gal. 3:26), and we are triumphant (2 Cor. 2:14)!

God gave what He treasured most—Jesus, His only Son— to show how much He loves us. Have you accepted His gift by believing in Jesus as your Lord and Savior? If not, you can! Simply pray this prayer from your heart:

God, I come to You in the Name of Jesus. The Bible says, “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Rom. 10:9 NKJV). I believe in my heart that Jesus is Your Son and that You raised Him from the dead. And I confess Jesus as my Lord. Therefore, I am saved! Thank You!

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