Jesus introduced God to us as Father, which was a shock to the religious leaders, who knew God by every other name but “Father.” Let’s learn a bit more about God, our Father…
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CHILDREN TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
One day, I asked the Father, “What is the most important thing You would like Your children to know about You?”
The response came instantly, “My character!”
The Father wants us to know His character because His character is the very essence of His glory; this was revealed in His Son Jesus Christ. (John 1:14)
As God’s children and sons, the Father is seeking to reveal the same glory to and in us, making us more like Him, in character, essence, truth and power.
We cannot become like the Father if we do not know Him, are not acquainted with Him nor familiar with His ways. The Father’s heartfelt desire, therefore, is that we would know and trust Him!
THE FATHER WANTS US TO KNOW HIM!
Jeremiah 9:23-24 NLT
“[23] This is what the LORD says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. [24] But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the LORD, have spoken!”
Yes, our Father, the Sovereign Almighty God, wants us to know and understand Him! The Father wants us to know that He is good, merciful, kind, gracious, patient and longsuffering.
“Psalm 103:8-14 NLT
“[8] The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. [9] He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. [10] He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. [11] For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. [12] He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. [13] The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. [14] For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust.”
The Father also wants us to know that He is righteous, just and fair. He will always do what is right for us. The Father is Almighty and all-powerful; He will always protect and deliver us from every evil.
The Father wants us to know that He can do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we can ever ask, think or desire and pray for! He is more than able to provide for us! The Father loves us unconditionally! He loved us so much that He gave His only Son to save us!
We, need to grow to know God as our Father, because such knowledge would change our lives completely. It is an awesome and comforting thought to know that our Father is always only a prayer, a whisper away. When we know who God is, as Father, we gain more confidence in approaching Him and actually, want to spend more time in His presence. However, the greatest benefit from knowing the Father is that we get to know who we are, as His children! YES, GOD IS A FATHER WE CAN TRUST!!!
For Further Reading: John 14:7-11; John 15:26; John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Ephesians 3:20-21
Fulfilling Our Theme For 2024: “Building The Highway And Lifting The Banner”
“And in that day, there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the people; for the Gentiles shall seek Him…. (therefore) Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the peoples!”” [Isaiah 11:10, Isaiah 62:10]
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