barry
05-14-2007, 09:12 AM
I taught Ephraim to walk, taking them upon my arms.—Hos. 11:3.
A baby, standing on wobbly legs, reaches toward a parent’s outstretched arms and takes its first few steps. It may seem a small thing, but to the mother and father, it is a milestone, a moment full of promise for the future. The parents eagerly look forward to walking with their child, hand in hand, in the months and years to come. In many ways, they hope to provide the child with guidance and support far into the future. Jehovah God has similar feelings toward his earthly children. In today’s text, Jehovah describes himself as a loving parent who is patiently teaching a child to walk, perhaps taking him into His arms when he falls. Jehovah, the ultimate Parent, is eager to teach us how to walk. He also delights in accompanying us as we continue to make progress. How encouraging it is to know that we can walk with God! w 11/1/05 1, 2a
A baby, standing on wobbly legs, reaches toward a parent’s outstretched arms and takes its first few steps. It may seem a small thing, but to the mother and father, it is a milestone, a moment full of promise for the future. The parents eagerly look forward to walking with their child, hand in hand, in the months and years to come. In many ways, they hope to provide the child with guidance and support far into the future. Jehovah God has similar feelings toward his earthly children. In today’s text, Jehovah describes himself as a loving parent who is patiently teaching a child to walk, perhaps taking him into His arms when he falls. Jehovah, the ultimate Parent, is eager to teach us how to walk. He also delights in accompanying us as we continue to make progress. How encouraging it is to know that we can walk with God! w 11/1/05 1, 2a