 An orphan feels unloved. No matter how much their adoptive parents or family show love they are unable to receive it.
An orphan has to make a name for themselves and push themselves forward in order to be noticed. They are often independent and see God as their master or judge. An orphan will always seek to impress others and God. They regard love as being conditional, the result of pleasing others and having their own needs met. For them, contentment is far away. Do not see themselves as sons or daughters but rather slaves or servants. They don’t feel they belong. John 15:9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. I have loved you just as the Father has loved Me; remain in My love (and do not doubt My love for you). V9 AMP Whereas an orphan lives for themselves, a son lives for another. We can’t abide in love unless we truly know who we are, the beloved sons and daughters of the Father. The first step into sonship is knowing that we are loved, not with a human love but a love that originates in the heart of the Father. He IS love and any love which we may express is an imitation of the love we have first received from him. The revelation that changes everything is: I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them. (John 17:26 NIV) We are loved by the Father, just as much as he loves Jesus (v23). Comments are closed.
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Weekly SignpostA Father to YOU is a signpost to the heart of the Perfect Father. When we became Christians we were given the right to become children of God (John 1:12). Sadly, many of us fail to take up that right and instead continue to live as slaves or orphans. But our true destiny is being sons and daughters who have a permanent place in the Father's family. This blog is an encouragement to help you know who God really is and who you really are. 
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