“In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’” Mark‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Beloved: dearly loved.

Jesus was the beloved Son of God. You are also a beloved Child of God.

In yesterday’s post I discussed that we all have storms, struggles and difficulties, but God is with us every step of the way. On this Miraculous Monday, I want to remind you that no matter what faults or failures you may have, you are dearly loved by God. After all, you are created in the image of God! Go back to the beginning for proof.

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.’”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬ ‭ESV‬‬

God dearly loved Jesus. We dearly love Jesus. And God dearly loves us. We are His beloved, no matter what! Don’t let anyone tell you differently! What a miracle!

Click here to listen to “I Am Your Beloved” by Jonathan David Hesler. Pay special attention to the following lyrics.

“I am Your beloved. You have bought me with Your blood and on Your hand You’ve written out my name.”

Draw comfort from the words in the song that say, “Oh the One who knows me best is the One who loves me best.”

Do you believe you are a beloved child of God? Do you trust that your name is written on His hand? Do not let judgmental comments of others make you believe any differently about yourself. If you are suffering from self-doubt today, repeat to yourself, “I am a child of God. I am His beloved!”