God is our Father - II

Although God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, He chooses to identify Himself as our Father. The term "father" is used to describe someone who gives life or creates, originates, or establishes something. For example, James Naismith is known as the "father" of basketball because he created the game over a century ago. Similarly, Abraham is referred to as the father of the faithful because the promise of eternal life through faith originated with him (Romans 4:16).

Just as we have a physical father who gives us life and we bear his name, we become children of God when we believe in His Word and are born again. However, not everyone is a child of God. To produce after its kind, a seed must be given and received. Physically, we produce our own kind when we provide a seed (sperm) and a woman receives it in her womb (through her eggs). Spiritually, a seed is given through words, which Jesus described as spirit and life in John 6:63. This seed is received in the heart through faith, as illustrated in the parable of the sower in Matthew 13. This results in a new man born of God. The preaching of the Word of God is necessary for people to believe and be saved.

When we believe God's Word, we become His children. Our earthly fathers do not provide for us and protect us based on our actions; they do so because it is their duty as fathers. Similarly, it is our duty to remain children of God and depend on Him for provision, protection, and all other good things. Our words and actions reflect what we believe, so it is crucial to have faith in God's Word and to speak and act accordingly.

PRAYER: “I confess, oh Heavenly Father, with thanksgiving, that You have made me in Your image, so that I can resemble you in every way, think like You, love like You, speak like You and live like You. Help me walk in this truth all the days of my life, in Jesus name.”

BIBLE READING: MARK 3:14-31, 2 COR 11:16-33, PSALMS 106:24-48, 1 SAMUEL 29-31