Minister’s Corner - 207 God, Our Father In Heaven

Loved ones, in giving the "model" prayer, Jesus tells us, “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matthew 6:9). Christians should pray to the Father. God is called "Father" by Jesus no fewer than 160 times — "Our Father in Heaven."

God Has The Heart Of A Father

"As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him" (Psalm 103:13). God pities His children and will do far more for them than any earthly father ever could do. God's mercy shines when He is seen as a Father with His children whom He pities.

God Has The House Of A Father

"In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you" (John 14:2). Christians have an abiding place ("mansion") in the "Father's house." The blessings awaiting in the Father's house are beyond our ability to grasp, but through the eye of faith we see!

God Has The Love Of A Father

The love of God for sinners caused the greatest gift ever given — God's Son, as a sacrifice for our sins (John 3:16). God's love touches every moment of our life. His love is that of our Father in Heaven.

God Has The Tenderness Of A Father

"Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord — that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful" (James 5:11). God is pictured as full of pity and tender mercies. "Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Day spring from on high has visited us" (Luke 1:78).

Because God is Father and has great love for mankind, He has provided forgiveness of sins through Christ's death. "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7).

God is your Father if you are His child through humble obedience (Hebrews 5:8-9; Mark 16:16). God has the heart of a Father, the house of a Father, the love of a Father, and the tenderness of a Father. Can you truthfully say, "Our Father in Heaven"? God is so good. Love you. Samuel – 3 May 26