Our Father which art in Heaven

Have you ever been out somewhere and hear somebody say, Mom and whether you had your child with you are not, or whether the voice you heard sounds like your child, you automatically turn your head to the sound.  It is a case of “I can’t help it” Something within you is stirred making you wanting to respond to that privileged title.  On the other hand that child who called knows they are calling not every mother but just to one particular mother – theirs.

When we pray the bible teaches us in the model prayer to start out by acknowledging who we are talking to -“our father”.  This shows a relationship with the person, whose attention you are trying to get.  We are relating to Him as a loving, caring and compassionate parent, not as a Judge of what we have done wrong.  We are also acknowledging the position of a child- His child. Other fathers may turn their head, but will quickly realize which father you are calling.

 Father is also that privileged title that demonstrates a privileged relationship with a person.  If we can respond the way we do when we hear the word mom or dad, how do you think God will respond to us when we call to Him?  Here is what I think- I believe His ears perk up and his attitude is one of attention and readiness, waiting to hear what we want.  I do believe His bowels of compassion, grace and Mercy are put in motion ready at a moment’s notice.

The remainder of this phrase “which art in Heaven” further identifies the person we are calling out to.  It says to others that although He is a loving Father He is also a Holy God.  The next time your hear mom or dad- think of that relationship you also have with your father in Heaven.

In His Service,

Vilma