Daddy’s Hands

Lyrics to the song “Daddy’s Hands” includes the phrase “Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin'; Daddy's hands were hard as steel when I'd done wrong.” What about our Heavenly Father’s hands? Does God correct us as a human father would? Is it done out of love or anger? What is our God like when it comes to correction? 

Stephen Bouchette is a pastor currently serving the United Church of God congregations in North Canton and Cleveland, Ohio.