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Key Bible Verse: How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, the we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! (1 John 3:1a). Bonus Reading: Isaiah 43:1-4

On a short flight, a woman sat opposite me with a darling baby. They were going home, and Daddy was waiting for them. Every time the baby cried the young mother fed her a little fruit and a little orange juice. The flight was very turbulent. Everything that had gone down came up. The carpet was a mess. The baby was crying and looked awful. Those of us across the aisle couldn't cry but looked awful.

Getting off the plane, we moved very carefully. It was really unpleasant. At the gate was a young man who had to be Daddy: white slacks, white shirt, and flowers. I thought, He's going to run to that baby, get one look, and keep running!"

As he ran to his wife, I wouldn't say she threw the baby at him, but she did leave quickly to go get cleaned up. He said, "Daddy's baby's come home." All the way to the luggage claim area, he never stopped hugging and kissing that baby, stroking her hair, welcoming her back home.

I thought, Where did I ever get the idea that my Father God is less loving than a young daddy in white slacks and white shirt?

—Jeannette Clift George, actress

• Ask God to remind you throughout this day that he embraces and accepts you with open arms.

Thought to Apply: God carries your picture in His wallet.

—TONY CAMPOLO (SOCIOLOGY PROFESSOR AND SPEAKER)

Credits: Adapted from—Tuesday: Preaching Today (93)

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