As a father has compassion on his children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13 NIV
Compassionate Father
Thirty-six men are traditionally regarded as the Fathers of Confederation. They represented the British North American colonies at one or more of the conferences that led to Confederation and the creation of the Dominion of Canada. These meetings included the Charlottetown Conference, held in September 1864, the Quebec Conference, held in October 1864 and the London Conference, which ran from December 1866 to March 1867. Beyond the original 36 men, the subject of who should be included among the Fathers of Confederation has been a matter of some debate.
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The dads I know would do anything to help their children, no matter how old they are. I’m not the handiest guy in the world, so my adult sons seldom call on me asking for help with some home improvement need. But they do sometimes ask for advice, and I’m always happy to offer that. And if they are in need, I would be there in a heartbeat. If this is true of a human father, how much more is it true of our Father God. King David wrote about this in Psalm 103:13: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” It is natural for someone who has a relationship with Jesus Christ through faith to reach out to Him when the going gets tough. Because we have experienced Jesus’ love in redeeming us, setting us free from our guilt and shame, we know we can count on His compassion and love when we are facing difficult times. Jesus loves you, and His heart of compassion will always cause Him to come running when you need Him.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley