The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  When Love Calls… (Matthew 3:17) "And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’" – Matthew 3:17    When love calls, it is not a whisper from the world but a declaration from heaven. In Matthew 3:17, the voice of God affirms Jesus as the beloved Son, fully accepted, fully known, and fully loved. This same divine affirmation extends to each of us as children of the Divine. Through Jesus’ words, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Continue in my love,” we glimpse the unbreakable flow of divine affection that reaches every heart willing to receive it.     Firstly , every individual is a child of the Divine. God claims each one as His own, never rejecting or abandoning anyone. This eternal bond reflects an everlasting connection between Creator and creation, a reminder that we are never alone or forgotten.     Secondly , the Divine not only acknowledges us as children but calls us b...