The Faith I Live By

Lover of All Men, February 28

God's Character and Providences

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. Ephesians 3:14, 15. FLB 65.1

The perception of God's love works the renunciation of selfishness. In calling God our Father, we recognize all His children as our brethren. We are all a part of the great web of humanity, all members of one family.^{132Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 105.} FLB 65.2

No distinction on account of nationality, race, or caste, is recognized by God. He is the Maker of all mankind. All men are of one family by creation, and all are one through redemption. Christ came to demolish every wall of partition, to throw open every compartment of the temple courts, that every soul may have free access to God.^{133Prophets and Kings, 369, 370.} FLB 65.3

He came to show that His gift of mercy and love is as unconfined as the air, the light, or the showers of rain that refresh the earth.^{134Gospel Workers, 46.} FLB 65.4

His love is so broad, so deep, so full, that it penetrates everywhere. It lifts out of Satan's influence those who have been deluded by his deceptions, and places them within reach of the throne of God, the throne encircled by the rainbow of promise.^{135Prophets and Kings, 370.} FLB 65.5

God is our Father and Governor.... The principles which rule in heaven should rule upon earth, the same love that animates the angels, the same purity and holiness that reign in heaven, should, as far as possible, be reproduced upon earth.^{136Testimonies for the Church 4:268.} FLB 65.6

If you call God your Father, you acknowledge yourselves His children, to be guided by His wisdom and to be obedient in all things, knowing that His love is changeless. You will accept His plan for your life. As children of God, you will hold His honor, His character, His family, His work, as the objects of your highest interest. It will be your joy to recognize and honor your relation to your Father and to every member of His family. You will rejoice to do any act, however humble, that will tend to His glory or to the well-being of your kindred.^{137Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 105, 106.} FLB 65.7