Isaiah 63:16 (NKJV) “…You, O Lord, are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.”
Life, if we are fortunate, consists of many Father’s Day celebrations. And, for those of us who had an amazing earthly father, it makes it exceedingly special to celebrate and honor your dad, all the more.
I was one of the fortunate ones. I had an earthly daddy that was superior in all facets of being a dad. He was human, of course…but he was spectacular at it while he was here on earth with me and our family in his flesh body. I was so proud of him, and I know God was too!
He was compassionate, kind, giving, and loving towards his family. So protective of us…like a lion watching over us. Yet, he was a gentle teddy bear when it came to his children and wife. A devoted dad, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and loving son to his parents. His sense of humor was full of wit, with a michievous, yet playful delivery. And he loved pleasing us, always with a smile on his handsome face.
He knew how to teach us right from wrong. Taught us invaluable life lessons through the years. And, he never harbored a grudge against any of us children, if we didn’t “learn right away.” He was patient, and wise in his ways. All of the time. He was a gem.
He had great faith in God, going to church, and setting good morales and standards for us to follow. And, I was so lucky to have had him for as many years as I did. All of us, remember him and miss him…but we rejoice knowing he is with His Father, our Lord in heaven.
Our Father in heaven is all of the things my earthly dad was and more. For He made us in His image, and He created us. That includes, a sense of humor, and a loving heart filled with compassion. So, my dad was comprised of that which the Lord created…and so he has and was. Thank you Lord.
Our God, our loving Abba Daddy – is the Father of us all. He is loving, kind, compassionate, forgiving...and consists of so many luminous facets that it is hard for us to fathom most times. We know He is an infallible Sovereign God, who loves us, His children with all of His might. He loves us more than anyone has ever loved us, or could hope to love us.
His tender and loving hands are always extended to us. He is always with us. He is NEVER away. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Second by second…from our first breath to our very last. And, then we will live with Him for all eternity. How amazing is that?
Today, Father’s day, as we honor our earthly dad with thanks and love… don’t lose sight of the important One in heaven. Let us honor our Father in heaven, first, and foremost.
His Holy ways and loving significance…Give Him all honor and praise. Worship Him with all of your heart, might, mind and soul. Recognize Him for the Magnificent Lord, and God that He is. Through Him all things can be accomplished. Through Him, we were born. Through Him we can set forth on a path of righteousness as we seek His Kingdom. Through Him we are offered salvation from the blood of His Son, our Savior…the Lord Jesus Christ.
But, most of all, He is the One who loves us beyond all reasoning or understanding. So, for that, and so much more, thank you. Thank you for your love.
Thank you for sending me the most incredible earthly dad any little girl could have ever wanted. Lord, can you tell my daddy “hi” for me, and that I “miss him?”
Oh and one more thing…
I love you Abba Daddy. Happy Father’s day~
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Luke 11:2-4 (NKJV) “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. your kingdom come. your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.”
Luke 11:-13 (NKJV) “If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or is he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If you then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
John 5:20-23 (NKJV) “For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. For as the Father raises the dead and gives life to them, even so the Son gives life to whom He will. For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgement to the Son, that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.”
Note: Picture courtesy of Scott Birge. ” Happy Father’s Day” Scott. Thanks for your continuous contribution of fabulous pictures of God’s Landscape. You are the best~