Our Father

Genesis 6-8; Luke 3 

“…the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.’…’…For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.’”

Luke 3:22, 8

Our Father in heaven desires children, born of the Spirit, and born again into his family. God promised Abraham descendants like the sand of the seashore and the stars of the heavens. Through Jesus Christ, these children of the promise have now entered God’s family from every tribe, language, and nation on earth. Every one of God’s children was created to know the Father’s love and pleasure. This new identity frees us from making a name for ourselves and earning the approval of others in a vain attempt to feel loved. We have a Father who loves us, is pleased with us, and who will welcome us into our eternal home with him. We were created for this destiny.

“Father God, holy is your name, your kingdom come, your will be done in my life as in heaven, for your glory.”