God the Father loves us just as
much as He loves His Son, Jesus Christ.
Since that is a true statement
can we ever have another anxious thought or
rebellious attitude toward Him? Because our heavenly
Father loves us with such love as He has for His Son
He will not let us want for anything good in His
divine will. He will take care of us in the very
best possible manner (Psa. 23:1; Eph. 1:3). It is
absolutely safe to put our trust in a perfect
Father.
“Just as a father has
compassion on his children, so the Lord has
compassion on those who fear Him. For He Himself
knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust”
(Psalm 103:13-14).
Jesus came to reveal the LORD
God as a loving and kind Father (John 14:7-9; Matt.
11:27). It is only in the revelation of God by the
Lord Jesus Christ that the idea of God the Father is
fully developed. The title “Father” is a
distinguishing feature in the New Testament in the
teaching of Jesus, especially in the Gospel of John.
He reveals Jehovah God as Father. He is not the
Father of all men, but only those who come to Him
through Jesus Christ. “No one comes to the Father
but through Me” (John 14:6). There is a distinction
between God as our Creator and as Father to the
believer.
God is a good and perfect
Father (1 John 3:1-2; John 10:15; 14:2; Eph. 3:14;
Phil. 2:11).
We have been adopted and placed
as His full-grown children in His family. He chose
us to be His children; therefore we must allow Him
to take care of the responsibilities as a caring
Father.
Are we not worth more than many
sparrows? As a loving Father He always takes a
greater care of His children (Matt. 6:24-26, 30-33).
God has revealed Himself as a
true Father, full of love and mercy. Do I respond to
Him as His child?
The Father gives His very best
to His children (Matt. 7:11; Lk. 11:13). He even
gives us His kingdom (Lk. 12:28-32). The context
like Matthew chapter six speaks of all our needs.
Our heavenly Father wants to give far more than we
are able to receive.
Since this is true of our
Father why should we fear coming to Him boldly and
asking? Why should we fear that He will fail to give
us His very best? If He failed to meet these needs
of His children then His very integrity would be at
stake. He will protect His Name because it reveals
His perfect character. He will always give in such a
manner that His Name will be glorified.
Will I do anything to cause
others to doubt the integrity and trustworthiness of
my heavenly Father? Our doubting attitudes cast
suspicion upon the faithfulness of our God. Why
would we dare libel our heavenly Father when we
would never cast any suspicion on our earthly
father?
Our responsibility is to trust
a loving Father. We go through life as His children
acting as if we were left orphans with no Father who
cares about us. He is worthy of our confidence and
absolute trust.
Have you taken time to acquaint
yourself with your heavenly Father? Do you know the
“spirit of adoption” that cries out “Abba, Father”?
How tragic that many children are trapped by a
“spirit of bondage.”
Am I willing to trust all my
cares to my heavenly Father? Why should I want to
hold on to my fears, anxiety, and selfish cares when
He is fully aware of all my most profound needs? He
is ready to meet them in the very best way possible.
One of the great needs we have
is for security. The believer in Jesus Christ is
eternally secure because there is a divine double
grip around the believer (John 10:28-30). Jesus
teaches us that no one can pluck us out of His
secure hands, and “no one is able to pluck them out
of My Father’s hand: I and the Father are one.”
Have you come to know our great
God and Savior as your Father?
Selah!
Message by Wil Pounds (c) 2006
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Wil is a graduate of William Carey University, B. A.; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Th. M.; and Azusa Pacific University, M. A. He has pastored in Panama, Ecuador and the U. S, and served for over 20 years as missionary in Ecuador and Honduras. He had a daily expository Bible teaching ministry head in over 100 countries from 1972-2005. He continues to seek opportunities to be personally involved in world missions. Wil and his wife Ann have three grown daughters. He currently serves as a Baptist pastor and teaches seminary extension courses in Ecuador.
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