My wife, Kay, had been in labour close to 24 hours when our first
child was born. It was great to be with her during labour and
delivery. When Heather was born I was able to hold her right out of
the womb. It was an incredible experience. What surprised me the most
was the immense amount of love I felt towards her. Here was this new
little stranger on Earth and I was overwhelmed with emotions towards
her. 
Kay was ok, and after a few hours of celebrating, I headed home in my
car for a few hours of sleep. On the way home I began to thank the
Lord again for his goodness and taking care of Kay and Heather; that
they were healthy, etc. All of a sudden that is when it happened.
I met the Father.
My testimony goes back to when I was 12 years old and accepted Jesus
as my saviour at a church confirmation camp. It was very real when I
met Jesus. No longer afraid of death, I knew he had purchased a place
for me in eternity. Now at 22 years of age, I was married, I had
completed Bible College and was on staff at a large church.
As I was driving it was if LOVE poured into the vehicle. I was
overcome and was sobbing - then a voice spoke to my heart. I knew
instantly I was communicating with Father God. He said: "Curt,
you really love Heather, don’t you?" All I could
think of is that I hadn’t thanked Him enough - kind of like when
someone gives you a gift and says: "Do you like it?" So - I
began to thank him through my tears, knowing He was right there with
me - I could feel and sense His strong presence.
Then He said: "Curt, I love you more."
I was undone.
Of course theologically it all made sense and was part of my belief
system. It lined up with how my brain understands the Bible. God is
love. God loves us. God of course loves more than any human possibly
could, But - at that moment the thought that Father God loved me more
than the intense love I felt for my newborn daughter was overwhelming.
We continued down the road as I wept.
Then He asked me another question: "Curt, what has Heather
ever done to earn or deserve your love?" I was silent
for a few moments. In my mind I wanted to give a really good answer -
after all it was the Lord of Heaven and Earth asking me this. I begin
to do a tally in my mind:
She had caused my wife a lot of grief with a hard pregnancy.
She had come unexpected, so our lives would need to be radically readjusted.
She had caused my wife a great deal of pain in labour.
Finally I answered: "Lord, she has done nothing to earn or
deserve my love, in fact it is all negative."
His next and final words in the car to me that day continue to
resonate with me 28 years later as they penetrated the unbelieving
heart of a believer -
"Curt, you will never do anything to earn or deserve my love."
Even though I had known Jesus, I had met the Father and now REALLY
understood the Gospel. God loves me and sent His son so that we could
have a love relationship. After three full decades of ministry, we
continue to spread the Gospel - for Him; for those who haven’t
heard of this Father in Heaven who sent His son Jesus. It doesn’t
earn us one spot of love or acceptance from God - but what a
privilege it is.
Insight to apply to your Christian Home Based Business:
As you fulfill your destiny in creating residaul income, remember to
share the Love of God with others. No matter how successful you
become, you will not be one tidbit more love and accepted by the Lord.
One Possible application: If fear is part of your driving
force to create income (fear of not having enough at retirement, not
being able to pay for kid's college, etc.,) you can press into the
Lord to cultivate a more powerful motivation - Love. Gain the
revelation that you are being led into this business not just for
you, but for others also.
