God as Father
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Prayer - It Is a Great Comfort, Our Father, to Be Able Always to Come
By J.R. Miller0PSA 91:1MAT 7:11JHN 14:13ROM 8:152CO 12:9EPH 2:8PHP 4:19JAS 1:171PE 5:71JN 3:1J.R. Miller emphasizes the profound comfort of approaching God as our Father, highlighting the intimate relationship we can have with Him. He encourages believers to embrace their identity as children of God, trusting in His love and care while striving to honor Him through their actions. Miller prays for the spirit of adoption, asking for God's protection and grace as we navigate the challenges of life. He acknowledges our shortcomings and the need for cleansing through Jesus Christ, expressing gratitude for God's daily blessings and the opportunity to serve others. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life that reflects God's fatherly love to the world.
The Father
By F.B. Meyer0MAT 11:27ROM 8:15EPH 1:2EPH 1:17EPH 2:18EPH 3:14EPH 4:5EPH 5:20EPH 6:23F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of recognizing God as our Father to fully experience His grace and peace, which are essential for our spiritual well-being. He illustrates how Jesus lived in constant communion with the Father, drawing strength and guidance from Him, and encourages believers to adopt a similar relationship. Meyer highlights the glory of being children of God and the access we have to the Father through prayer, urging us to appreciate the depth of this relationship. He reminds us that all earthly fatherhoods reflect the divine Fatherhood, and that gratitude should be our response to all circumstances, trusting in God's perfect love. Ultimately, he assures that the peace of God will envelop our hearts as we embrace our identity as His children.
Col - (1) Jesus Our Savior - God Our Heavenly Father
By Zac Poonen1.5K51:55ISA 52:4Zac Poonen emphasizes the significance of understanding God as our Heavenly Father and the implications of living under His authority. He draws parallels between the history of Israel and the modern Christian experience, warning against idolatry and the dangers of allowing anything other than God to rule our lives. Poonen highlights the importance of prayer as a sincere expression of our deepest desires, urging believers to honor God's name in their lives. He explains that the Gospel is about God saving His people from their sins, not just forgiving them, and stresses the need for Christians to live in a way that reflects their identity in Christ. Ultimately, he calls for a genuine relationship with God that transcends mere knowledge and leads to a life that glorifies His name.