But that you also may know about my circumstances, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make everything known to you. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us, and that he may comfort your hearts. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.
(Ephesians 6:21-24, NASB)
Some of my favorite words are in these verses. Faithful. Comfort. Peace. Love. Grace.
And as children of God, we experience all of these from our Father.
God is faithful. Utterly, completely faithful. He is unchanging and constant. He has always been and will always be. He will complete His work in His time.
He offers comfort. He promises to never leave nor forsake us (Deut. 31:6, NKJV). He is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in times of trouble (Ps. 46:1). When we hurt, He carries us.
He offers peace. We know we don’t need to worry or be afraid. Even in the midst of the storm, He’ll reach out a hand to pull us from the waves. And when we come to Him with our anxious thoughts, He’ll fill our hearts with that peace that surpasses human understanding (Phil. 4:7).
He offers love. He loves us with an everlasting love (Jer. 31:3). He loves us so very much that He sent His Son, part of Himself to save us from our sins, and to bring us back into relationship with Him (John 3:16).
He offers grace. Salvation isn’t about what I do. It’s about what He has already done. Because of His love for me, He grants me unmerited favor. He gives me something I don’t deserve: Eternity with Him.
All because He’s faithful, loving, gracious, and the Giver of peace and comfort.
He’s so very, very good!!
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