I will be a real father to you.
2 Corinthians 6:18
Pastor Comments- After my own experience I’m not sure what role a father should play in my life, what I need him to be and what a relationship could look like, I feel that I may not be the only one. As a father, you are responsible for teaching your children the truth, setting boundaries, and bringing discipline so they can pursue God’s plan for their lives is a condensed biblical explanation of the role of a father and is God’s promise to each of us about the role He wants to take in our lives.
- Background: Paul conveys God’s promise to adopt believers as His children, establishing a deep, personal relationship with Him.
- Explanation: God offers the intimacy of a Father-child relationship. He provides care, guidance, and unconditional love.
- Application: Approach God with confidence, knowing He is your loving Father. Trust Him to meet your needs and guide you.
- Supporting Verses:
- Romans 8:15: “The Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.”
- Psalm 68:5: “A father to the fatherless…”