The Father’s Love

‘If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!’ (Matt 7:11). 

God’s name Elshaddai reveals Him as ALL-POWERFUL and ALL-SUFFICIENT. This meaning is generally accepted, but there are differences as to the exact meaning of the term Shaddai. Some scholars have begun with shad as the first concept to be considered. Shad is “breast, pap, or teat,” and it is considered a “precious metaphor” of the God who nourishes, supplies, and satisfies.’ (Tyndale Bible Dictionary). Remember, Abraham did not receive the promise of a seed until he received the revelation of God as Elshaddai (Gen 17:1). May you see God as your supplier. Remember, how you know God will determine what you get from Him. ‘They that know their God shall be strong and do exploits’ (Daniel 11:32).

In Mat 6:9 Jesus uses ‘The Lord’s prayer’ as a model to teach about how we should pray. It is interesting to note that, its opening words are, ‘Our father’. Clearly, Jesus is teaching that our attitude towards God should be that of a child who goes confidently before his loving father. It is particularly important to also note that “Our Father” comes before “hallowed be thy name.” Jesus never taught us to approach God with terror. An average earthly father will provide any good thing within his means for his child, and God does more. The difference is that, there are some things an earthly father may not be able to afford, even though he would have loved to provide them for his children. However, God our heavenly father can provide all the needs of His Children because His name is El-shaddai.

Jesus taught that, God was the Creator caring for His creation and watching over such small creatures as the sparrow, He also assured that God knows and cares so much that, the very hairs of your head are all numbered (Matthew 10:29, 30). There is no support in the teachings of Jesus for the view that, God is uninterested in the world he made. Jesus reminds us that he is a God of details, intimately concerned with our lives.

Today, be reminded of God’s love, and confidently present your needs to Him. The only thing that can affect your prayer is sin and unbelief. However, the good news is, God is full of grace and mercy (Psalm 145:8). Grace means receiving something you don’t deserve and mercy is being forgiven when you don’t deserve to be forgiven. When we repent and confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all sin. With a repentant heart and faith in the atonement of Christ, may you tap into the abundance of your heavenly father today. Is there anything too hard for the Lord? NO.