“The Father Himself has affection for you” (John 16:27 JND).
Every believer must hold fast the precious truth that the family of God is one and that the hearts of the children of God must never move in a narrower circle than the heart of the Father Himself—while joyfully remembering that all who are dear to the Father must also be dear to us.
We must at the same time not forget that the Father Himself must have the first place in our affections—that true love for His children can only flow out when we are in obedience to His Word.
J. N. Darby