See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! …

1 John 3:1 NIV

On the other side of the lake the crowds welcomed Jesus, because they had been waiting for him. ⁴¹Then a man named Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come home with him. ⁴²His only daughter, who was about twelve years old, was dying. As Jesus went with him, he was surrounded by the crowds. ⁴³A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. ⁴⁴Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. ⁴⁵“Who touched me?” Jesus asked. Everyone denied it, and Peter said, “Master, this whole crowd is pressing up against you.” ⁴⁶But Jesus said, “Someone deliberately touched me, for I felt healing power go out from me.” ⁴⁷When the woman realized that she could not stay hidden, she began to tremble and fell to her knees in front of him. The whole crowd heard her explain why she had touched him and that she had been immediately healed. ⁴⁸“Daughter,” he said to her, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”

Luke 8:40-48

The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.

Psalm 103:13

… “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Exodus 34:6

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

Romans 5:8 NLT

HOW DO WE EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF THE FATHER?

1. He walks with us.

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8

If you’re going to walk with someone, walk with someone who loves you.

2. He stops for us.

3. He talks to us.

The lavish love of your Father labels you as His child.

But he took her by the hand and said, “My child, get up!” Luke 8:54

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! … 1 John 3:1