# 1 John 03 #soap ## Title: Our Heavenly Father Loves Us ## Scripture: (1 John 3:1) “(See what sort of love the Father has given to us: that we should be called God’s children—and indeed we are! For this reason the world does not know us: Because it did not know him.” (NET) ## Observation: There are some who have had the privilege to grow up in homes that were full of love. While no home is perfect, you felt that you had the love of your parents. This is an amazing thing that is often overlooked by those who have never known anything different. However, if you have been in a place where you did not have the love of a father or a father-figure, it leaves a hole that nothing can satisfy. That is one of the great things about God. He loves us more than we can ever imagine. There is a theological term for describing God that says God is “simple.” By this, it does not mean that God is simplistic. That would be absurd. The term “simple” in the theological and philosophical sense means God is not divided into parts. He is pure in who He is. He is never conflicted and never undecided. This is special to us because God is never of “two minds” about you. He always loves you completely and nothing you can do can ever cause Him to think twice about it. ## Application: Celebrate the fact that you are completely and wholly loved by your Heavenly Father. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for loving us the way You do.