Send us a text This recording is a message preached at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. Do you picture God the Father as stern and angry, while Jesus is the kind one who shields you from His wrath? You’re not alone, but that picture is far from the truth. In this episode, we explore a life-giving reality from Ephesians 1: grace and peace flow straight from the Father’s heart. When Paul greets believers with “Grace be to you and peace from God our Father,” he’s not just being polite. He’s pulling back the curtain on who God really is. Many of us grew up with fathers who were harsh or distant, which may have contributed to shaping our perception of God. But Scripture tells us something different. God so loved the world that He gave His Son. God demonstrated His love for us in sending Christ to die while we were still sinners. When He chose to describe Himself in Exodus 34, He said He was merciful, gracious, patient, and overflowing with goodness and truth. Through Christ, we don’t just have a fragile truce with God. We have complete reconciliation. The Father looks on us with love, not condemnation. We can meet His gaze without fear. And His presence brings peace, like children who feel safe just knowing Dad is in the house. This episode will help you discover the Father you may have never really known, not a judge waiting to condemn, but a loving Dad eager to welcome you home. If you’ve never trusted Christ, today can be the day. Simply tell Him, “I believe You. I give You my life.” He’s already paid the price. Thanks for listening. Find us on YouTube , Substack , Twitter, LinkedIn , Facebook , and Instagram .
