The Lord Jesus taught us that when we pray, we are to begin by saying, “Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed by Thy Name.”
Our Father is our source. He is loving and kind. When we mess up, He rebukes us so that we can return to the correct path. He has given us an eternal inheritance. He in invested in our lives and future, and has made provisions for both today and in eternity. Part of His love to us is that He has also given us earthly fathers, both natural and spiritual that can also guide us to a better future. Fathers that can allow God to love us through them. They are imperfect, but with God’s help, they can be a reflection of Father God’s heart. It is a statistical fact that by far, children are better off with their father present at home. Sons and daughters learn many things from a father who has chosen to honor and embrace his responsibility. As this man walks out his faith among his family, the children learn responsibility. They learn what true commitment is. They learn consistency. They learn the importance of taking care of a future spouse and children as they see it modeled at home. Sons learn how to honor and love their future wives. They learn how to leave a natural and spiritual inheritance to their future families.
To all fathers out there, both natural and spiritual, I celebrate you in this very special weekend. And sir, always remember that your Heavenly Father loves you with an eternal love. In the midst of all you do, always put Him first in your life, and allow His love to flow to you and through you!!! Happy Father’s Day!
Romans 1:17 ((b) “….Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”
