The Father: One God and Father
One God and Father of all,
who is above all, and through all,
There is One God and Father of all. Many people deny God’s existence, reject His invitation to salvation or even refuse to recognize Him; but the God of the Bible is still the only God powerful enough to create the universe yet loving enough to redeem fallen mankind. But God is not just the Father of those who believes in Him; He is the Father of all. He created mankind and gave life to all. As the One God and Father of all, He wants a relationship with those He created. He’s a Father who loves all and wants all to come to Him. He’s a Father who loves to give gifts to His children. He wants to protect them, guide them, teach them and enjoy them. Let God be your Father today.
Father, I need Your presence in my life. Teach me how to be a good child.
God is the Father of all, even to those who refuse to recognize His ownership of the world and His authority over their lives. Those who reject God’s ownership of their lives will be punished in the last Day of Judgment. It is then that all—saved and unsaved—will recognize Him as the One God and Father, but then it will be too late. So today, recognize His control over your life because the one God of the universe is also your personal Father.
O God, help me understand that You are the powerful Creator of the universe, yet You are as intimate to me as a father. Help me understand Your greatness, and yet enjoy intimacy with You.
Go Deeper: Deuteronomy 6:1-5
The Sovereign God of the Universe can be as intimate to you as a Father.
