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YOUR FATHER

Text : Matthew 6:26.

Look at the birds in the sky. They don’t plant or harvest or gather food into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. You are more valuable than they are, aren’t you?

*The truth is, many people call God Father, but not many acknowledged Him as Father.* 

Imagine that your father is the President or Head of states of your country. Some of the things you worry about will not be your headache in any way. But in actual fact,  your father is far higher than any earthly king or president. 

If indeed you acknowledge God as your Father, your disposition towards life will be totally different. Some of the things you worry over will be non consequential. 

Jesus Christ wasn't playing with words when He referred to the creator of heaven and earth as your Father. He said that the creator and owner of the universe is your Father. Can you take some minutes to reflect on this truth?

Jesus, when talking to his disciples could have said, "my heavenly Father feeds them..." but rather He said "your heavenly Father..."

This phrase is pregnant with meanings-

1.) It shows you have a father. The only father some people  know is their earthly fathers, while some don't even have earthly fathers. However,  whether you have earthly father or not, Jesus says you have a true Fatherhood in God.

2.) He is not limited. Unlike earthly fathers who are limited on many fronts, Jesus said, this father is Heavenly. He rules over all. He sits in heaven and makes the earth His footstool. (Isaiah 66:1). He is limitless.

3.) He is all mine. Jesus says, "your heavenly father". It's so gratifying to know that God is my Father and I am His. 

Our text says your heavenly Father is so  detailed that He takes care of the birds in the sky.

If He cares for birds and plants, He will surely do more for you, you only need to lean on Him and trust solely on Him.

Bible Reading:

Matthew 6:25-34.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) God, I thank you for being my Father, and thank you for taking good care of me. Thank you Father for the plans you have in store for me.

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