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Introduction: In today’s society, the importance and influence of men, particularly fathers, are often diminished and reduced. Popular culture has portrayed fathers in various ways, sometimes emphasizing negative stereotypes. However, personal experiences and an exploration of scripture can reveal a deeper understanding of fatherhood and help us develop a meaningful relationship with our ultimate Father, God. This blog post will delve into the concept of knowing God as our Father, drawing inspiration from the teaching titled “Knowing God as A Father.”
Understanding the Fatherhood of God: The transcript highlights the significance of perceiving God as our Father. This title invokes thoughts of intimacy and a parental relationship characterized by care, provision, and love. In the Old Testament, God revealed Himself through various names, but as our ultimate Father, He desires to give us the best He has. This truth is emphasized in John 16:23, where Jesus foretells the direct relationship we can have with the heavenly Father through Him.
Access to the Father: The New Testament reveals the incredible privilege believers have of approaching God the Father directly through Jesus Christ. Unlike the Old Testament era, where an intermediary was required, we now have direct access to our heavenly Father. This truth is beautifully expressed in the Passion Translation’s rendering of John 16:23-33. We can approach God with boldness, asking and receiving, experiencing His love and provision in our lives.
The Intimate Relationship: Developing an intimate relationship with God as our Father is crucial. Ephesians, particularly, highlights the significance of this relationship. Ephesians 1:2 reminds us of the grace and peace that flow from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Through Christ, we are blessed with all spiritual blessings, already made available to us. As we spend time getting to know Him intimately, our understanding of His love and the depth of His blessings expands.
The Father’s Involvement: Ephesians 3:14-19 portrays the Father’s heart for His children. Just as our earthly parents shape and influence us, our heavenly Father desires to be actively involved in our lives. As we are rooted and grounded in love, we become a reflection of His character and love to the world. Recognizing ourselves as His children and imitating His attributes, we have the opportunity to impact those around us positively.
Unity with the Father: Unity with God the Father is another crucial aspect of our relationship with Him. Romans 15:5 encourages us to be likeminded, glorifying God as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. When we align our minds and hearts with Him, spending time in His presence, we experience oneness with Him. John 17 further emphasizes this unity, revealing the intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father. As we seek to know God as our Father, we come to know Him more intimately.
Gratitude and Praise: A key aspect of our relationship with our heavenly Father is expressing gratitude and offering praise. Ephesians 5:20 instructs us to give thanks always to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rather than constantly approaching Him with requests, we should cultivate a heart of gratitude and appreciation for His goodness. Just as we desire a relationship that goes beyond mere requests with our loved ones, our heavenly Father longs for our heartfelt thanksgiving and praise.
Conclusion: In a world that often devalues the role of fathers, it is crucial to understand the immense love and care our heavenly Father has for us. By exploring Scripture and developing an intimate relationship with Him, we can experience the profound blessings and guidance that come from knowing God as our Father. May we seek to imitate His character and reflect His love to the world as His beloved children.
In this blog, we will discuss how to be strong in the Lord, as stated in Ephesians 6:10. The word “strong” means that God provides us with strength, which is connected to our relationship with Him. However, it also requires us to take action to be strong in Him, as God infuses us with strength. Although there are many things we can be strong in, we are encouraged to be strong in His Word.
The adversary’s goal is to steal, kill, and destroy us, but we must stand firm in the Lord. We must put on the whole armor of God and rely not on our strength, but on Him. Our responsibility is to get stronger in Him, while His responsibility is to be there, back up His Word, and match it point for point. We must resist the devil, and he will flee from us, as stated in James 4:7. Submitting ourselves to God and resisting the devil will help us withstand the evil day.
In Deuteronomy 11:22, it says that we must diligently keep all His commandments, love the Lord our God, walk in His ways, and cleave unto Him. Cleave means to stick, keep close, follow closely. Therefore, as we get stronger in the Lord, we must assess ourselves and find out if we are cleaving to Him or not. If we find ourselves not cleaving, we must make adjustments by avoiding distractions and sticking with Him.
In Joshua 22:5, it says that we must take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, love the Lord our God, walk in His ways, keep His commandments, cleave unto Him, and serve Him with all our heart and soul. The connection between these verses and Ephesians 6:10-13 is that our wrestling contest is not against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places. Therefore, we must put on the whole armor of God to withstand the evil day and stand firm in the Lord.