SHAPED BY THE FATHER’S HANDS
By Pastor Ayo-Simeon Agbelusi
Our Heavenly Father is the Almighty God. He created us in His own image and empowered us to rule, reign, and exercise dominion on the earth. This divine capacity is deposited in every genuine child of God. However, the process through which this capacity is fully formed and released is called discipline.
Scripture makes this clear:
“If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all.Hebrews 12:8 (NIV)
The writer of Hebrews reveals that discipline is not punishment, but the Father’s way of dealing with His children. Where discipline is absent, character collapses, and destiny is endangered. A child who escapes discipline will inevitably struggle with direction, stability, and purpose in life.
As a father, and as a pastor entrusted with a flock, it is a sacred responsibility to deal with people in love—providing hands-on training, correction, and guidance that align them with God’s greater purpose for their lives. In the same way, as sons and daughters of God, we must never reject the chastening of the Father or downplay divine instructions.
Discipline is our access point into God’s plans and purposes. When you embrace the dealings of the Father, you align yourself with His wisdom, His timing, and His destiny agenda. Accept the will of the Lord today, and you will never live a miserable or wasted life.
Prayer: Father, continue to deal with me as a true son. Let Your heart flow into mine. Let Your love radiate through my life, and strengthen me to obey and follow through with Your instructions for my destiny. Amen.
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Good morning pastor Ayo!
Shaped by the fathers hands also carries deep spiritual meaning, comparing God as the divine potter shaping humans as clay (Isaiah 64:8) for guidance, discipline, and eternal security.
God uses all circumstances, even difficult ones, to mold and shape His people for His glory. May God help us in Jesus name.