John, the apostle spoke of Jesus coming from "the bosom of the Father" (John 1:18) This means from the heart of the Father or the lap of the Father. Because Jesus came from the Father's intimate affections, He could speak of His Father more authoritatively and more intimately than any others who had ever spoken about God. What an advantage Jesus had above all others.
After Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, God stated: "This is my BELOVED Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). Jesus is "the beloved Son" who came from the bosom of the Father.
Wouldn't it be great if all our children could say the same thing about us? The father's heart is a place of intimate affections. Men, this is something we must, as fathers, seek to develop for our children. It is the greatest thing we can give to our children.
To be continued.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
Painting: Atelier Cecilia Rosslee: BEACH PAINTING COMMISSION