Scripture Post #1,050: *CHASTENED IN LOVE*

Hebrews 12:

5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

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Many in the Body of CHRIST have GOD's love twisted. Many see the love of GOD as GOD answering prayers, GOD blessing us with what we like, GOD never getting angry and GOD always looking on us with a smile. GOD does answer prayer and HE does bless us. But GOD also chastens HIS people. And HE does *not* do so with a smile on HIS face (that would be super, super, creepy). What loving parent disciplines their child while smiling? That's confusing. Love is not all smiles. GOD loves as a FATHER. And as a FATHER, HE disciplines to the point of discomfort. That's not hate. That's love. GOD loves hard. HE loves hard enough to correct HIS wayward children in HIS attempt to get them back to HIM. Back to holiness. Back on track. If you feel the sting of GOD's chastisement, don't faint; know that you are loved. And know the point is to get you back in HIS loving Arms again. 

Originally Published: Wed. 7/29/15