God is a Faithful Father

What is your favorite attribute of God? The majority say God’s faithfulness. Why would faithfulness be so valued and important to us? Maybe because we don’t see it in our world very much. Children are abandoned by their parents, spouses leave marriages, when people face difficult circumstances, how quickly they give up.

But faithful is what God is – He’s unwaveringly loyal, constant, reliable, and steadfast. He is true to who He is.  God will always be absolutely truthful and true. He is the definition of honesty and integrity and will hold up His end of the deal. He is certain, established, lasting, enduring, and continuing. He won’t do anything against who He is. Tozer says, “God being who He is, cannot cease to be what He is, and being what He is, He cannot act- out of character with Himself. (Since) He is faithful (he cannot be unfaithful)…, so all His words and acts must be and remain faithful.”

Deut 7:9b – He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands. Lam 3:22-23 – Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I Thes 5:24 – He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.”

Our other attribute that God is Father. God created the family be the perfect environment to raise children under a loving marriage covenant between a man and a woman. Children would grow up with committed parents who would raise them up in the ways of the Lord. It was to be a safe environment filled with love, support, and nurturing.

What was your earthly father like? I’ll bet you that your father has come short in some way or another. We need to fight against the lie that how your earthly father is, is how your heavenly Father is. Know who God the Father is in His character and His ways so you do not confuse the two. 

In the parable of the prodigal son, the father was good yet the son’s disposition was one of rebellion, unthankfulness, and selfish ambition. Until the son focused on all the blessings he had with his father instead of all what appeared to be restrictions, then he came to his senses and came home. And the father welcomed him with open arms and love, freely forgiving and ready to reinstate him into the family. I John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Jesus was faithful to the Father from the beginning to the end of His life on earth. He came to do the Father’s will. Heb 2: 17 – He had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

Jesus spoke of God as Father. It reflected His relationship to God but He also wanted us to know that it is our relationship to God as well. Jesus told Mary at the empty tomb, “I am returning to my Father and your Father.” Jesus was constantly leading people into a family relationship with Him and the Father. God and Jesus are in a loving relationship and they ask us to be a part of that family. Rom 8 says, “and by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” It is like calling God, Daddy. The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.” 

God is a father to the fatherless, His love for you is immeasurable, He created you and so will always be there to provide, protect, and support you. You can come to Him with any request knowing he is attentive and wants absolutely what is best for you. He is with you and will never leave you. He is even kind enough to discipline as a good father would do to you to keep you on the path of peace and blessing. 

Living a Radical Life for Jesus means believing that God is a Faithful Father.

Transcript

What is your favorite attribute of God? The majority say God’s faithfulness. Why would faithfulness be so valued and important to us? Maybe because we don’t see it in our world very much. Children are abandoned by their parents, spouses leave marriages, when people face difficult circumstances, how quickly they give up.

But faithful is what God is – He’s unwaveringly loyal, constant, reliable, and steadfast. He is true to who He is.  God will always be absolutely truthful and true. He is the definition of honesty and integrity and will hold up His end of the deal. He is certain, established, lasting, enduring, and continuing. He won’t do anything against who He is. Tozer says, “God being who He is, cannot cease to be what He is, and being what He is, He cannot act- out of character with Himself. (Since) He is faithful (he cannot be unfaithful)…, so all His words and acts must be and remain faithful.”

Deut 7:9b – He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands. Lam 3:22-23 – Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I Thes 5:24 – He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.”

Our other attribute that God is Father. God created the family be the perfect environment to raise children under a loving marriage covenant between a man and a woman. Children would grow up with committed parents who would raise them up in the ways of the Lord. It was to be a safe environment filled with love, support, and nurturing.

What was your earthly father like? I’ll bet you that your father has come short in some way or another. We need to fight against the lie that how your earthly father is, is how your heavenly Father is. Know who God the Father is in His character and His ways so you do not confuse the two. 

In the parable of the prodigal son, the father was good yet the son’s disposition was one of rebellion, unthankfulness, and selfish ambition. Until the son focused on all the blessings he had with his father instead of all what appeared to be restrictions, then he came to his senses and came home. And the father welcomed him with open arms and love, freely forgiving and ready to reinstate him into the family. I John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Jesus was faithful to the Father from the beginning to the end of His life on earth. He came to do the Father’s will. Heb 2: 17 – He had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

Jesus spoke of God as Father. It reflected His relationship to God but He also wanted us to know that it is our relationship to God as well. Jesus told Mary at the empty tomb, “I am returning to my Father and your Father.” Jesus was constantly leading people into a family relationship with Him and the Father. God and Jesus are in a loving relationship and they ask us to be a part of that family. Rom 8 says, “and by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” It is like calling God, Daddy. The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.” 

God is a father to the fatherless, His love for you is immeasurable, He created you and so will always be there to provide, protect, and support you. You can come to Him with any request knowing he is attentive and wants absolutely what is best for you. He is with you and will never leave you. He is even kind enough to discipline as a good father would do to you to keep you on the path of peace and blessing. 

Living a Radical Life for Jesus means believing that God is a Faithful Father.