God is referred to by Christians as their “Heavenly Father!” Consequently, those who claim to have been “born again” (“born of the Holy Spirit” or “born of God’ – John 1:12-13; 3:1-8) ae called “children of God” (John 1:12-13; 1 John 3:1-2), What an incredible relationship – what an honor and privilege (and additionally, what a responsibility)!
This imagery – “father” – has rich significance for many who enjoyed and profited from strong, loving, nurturing fathers. But even for those who did not have that benefit idealize and imagine what a loving “father figure” would be like.
Jesus drew on this imagery in His teaching on prayer (Luke 11:11-13)…
“What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Our Heavenly Father is approachable, wise and GOOD! He invites our requests (even inviting and encouraging our repeated, sustained requests as His children (vss. 5-9). He knows our needs and is open to our desires! But we must trust the wisdom and character of our” Heavenly Father! He will give us only what is good – what is best! In fact, He promises to “give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
Hey, in the words of a worship song I love… “You’re a good, good Father, it’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are… And I’m loved by You, it’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am!” I don’t know the character of any earthly “father figure” in your life, but I do know about the character of the “Heavenly Father” … and He’s a “GOOD, GOOD FATHER!”
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