Our Father and Heavenly Father

Honor your father and mother. Exodus 20:12


...for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. Galatians 3:26


...it is that very spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Romans 8:16


Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good help. 2 Thessalonians 2:16


This past Sunday all of us had the opportunity to honor and celebrate Father’s Day. Just as the Bible tells us: Honor your father and mother…it was a special day to honor, think about, and thank our fathers. Whether in person or in thought, important memories of what he means or has meant in our lives was remembered. Memories of the times when we needed him to provide protection, knowledge, support, encouragement, love and even punishment were easy to recall. Even though he might not be at our side today, we can still feel that security he provided in the past.

Fortunately, we also have the assurance of a Heavenly Father, a Savior, who loves us and can provide the comfort and assurance we might need today. Apostle Paul has taught us that we are the children of God. Therefore, we can also turn to our Heavenly Father. He too will provide the fatherly comfort and assurance that we need in our daily lives. Believe and rest assured in Him!

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we are thankful for your presence in our daily lives. May we be comforted by the knowledge that you are always there for us if we will just turn to You and ask. In these troubling times, we are in need of your assurance in many ways as we deal with concerns in our daily lives. As Your children, we are comforted by Your fatherly care and concern. Amen.

Lauren Holcombe