Today is Father’s Day, a day to also recognize God our Father. We are His children. “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Gen 1:27 NIV) We are his creation. It is right to set aside this day for God our Father. “For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” (Exodus 7:11) He is worthy of thanks. “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Eph. 5:20) We should give him honor not just in our words but in our deeds. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Col.3:17) Honoring God with service to others in need. “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” (2 Cor. 9:12) He has given us new life through his son Jesus. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3) Our life should glorify God. “You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” (1 Cor 6:20) His love for us is eternal. “Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:26) Let us praise him forever and ever.
Happy Father’s Day, God!
* This post originally published June 10, 2010.
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