(Based on a message by Paul Washer)
One of the clearest signs of true conversion is God’s loving hand of discipline in your life.
I’ve seen it firsthand. From almost the moment of my conversion, I knew I had entered into a relationship I could never escape. God had become my Father — and a very diligent Father at that. He put me through trials, He taught me through hardships, and yes, He chastised me when I went the wrong way.
But His discipline wasn’t cold or distant — it was the discipline of deep love.
A Father determined not to let His children run wild.
Let me give you an example.
Imagine I was your pastor. It’s late — around midnight — and I’m driving home after preaching with my wife. As we pass a street corner, I see your 14-year-old daughter standing there among a group of dangerous, reckless young people. As her pastor, with my wife present, I would pull over, roll down the window, and say, “Girl, get in the car. I’m taking you home.”
But hear me — I wouldn’t be angry at the girl.
I would be angry with her father.
If her father was a member of the church, I would go to him and say, “What kind of derelict father are you? How could you let your daughter end up in that situation?”
Why?
Because a loving father doesn’t let his children run wild.
And neither does God.
If you are truly His child, you will experience His discipline. He will not abandon you to your own foolishness. He loves you too much for that.
If you want to hear more about this powerful truth, make sure to check out the video this blog is based on — it’s a message you won’t want to miss. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1Qu0VgoAIgQ