What father hasn’t tried to share a joy with his son?
A sunrise, a field of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes, a particularly tasty treat – we share not because we are lonely, crave gratitude, or need the affirmation, but because we enjoy bringing a wonderful discovery to someone we cherish. When their eyes light up and they smile with delight – Wow! Our attempts are not always received, but when they are there is something lovely about a shared joy.
Our heavenly Father created not because he was lonely, craved gratitude, or needed affirmation, but to share his great love for his eternal Son. By the Holy Spirit he attempts to make his Son known and loved. That wonderful Son we know as Jesus volunteered to do what was needed to remove all obstacles to sharing that joy and by the Holy Spirit attempts to share with us what he loves about his eternal Father.
His attempts are not always received, but when they are there is something lovely about a shared joy.
These things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves…Father, ….I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” – John 17
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Matthew 8:23-26
Patrikin - Kinship through The Father 