Jehovah, Our Father, Loves Us Dearly

"You must pray, then, this way: 'Our Father.'" - MATTHEW 6:9.

IMAGINE that you are living some 2,500 years ago in Persia.  You want to speak to the kind of the land about a matter, so you travel to the royal city of Shushan. You would not even think of approaching the  monarch without first receiving his permission. To do otherwise cost you your life! - ESTHER 4:11.  

How thankful we are  that Jehovah is not like that Persian king!  Jehovah is vastly superior  to any human ruler, and Yet he welcomes us at any time.  He wants us to feel free to approach him. For example, although Jehovah bears such lofty titles as Grand Creator. Almighty, and Sovereign Lord, we are invited to call on him using the familiar term "Father." (Matthew 6:9) How touching that Jehovah wants us to view him in such a warm and intimate way!

We can rightly call Jehovah "Father" -he is the Source of our life.  (Psalm 36:9) Because he is our Father, we have responsibility to obey him.  When we do what he asks of us, we will enjoy benefits now.  This article will discuss how Jehovah acts as a loving Father now and why we can be sure that he will never abandon us in the future.  But first, let us consider why we can be confident that our heavenly Father loves us dearly and cares for us.

Next time: Jehovah, Our Father, Loves Us Dearly - JEHOVAH IS A LOVING AND CARING FATHER

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