Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about who had the highest paid father.
The first boy said, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him $100.”
The second boy said, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, and they give him $1000.”
The third boy said, “My Dad is ever better than that. He scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, calls it a sermon, and it takes 6 or 8 men just to collect all the money!”
Young boys have a way of thinking that their dad is nine feet tall and bullet proof. They are filled with the belief that dad can do anything. They have a very high view of their dad. As we age our view of our dad may wax and wane, rise and fall. Maturity, perspective, and life experience can affect the way we view our earthly fathers. I want you to ponder another question though. What do you think of your Heavenly Father? Do you have a high view of Him?
Jesus gave us a framework of relating to God as Father. He taught us to pray by saying, “Our Father which art in heaven” (Matthew 6:9). You may not have had a perfect earthly father, but you have a perfect Heavenly Father. He is someone that you can look up to. His power is beyond imagination. His words are lifegiving. His grace is free. His promises are true. His mercies are new every morning and His love is transformative.
When was the last time you pondered and dreamt about how truly amazing your Heavenly Father is? Take the demeanor of a young child and believe in Him today. Open your Bible, set your gaze on Him, and soak in who He is today.