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The Good Father
Notes on Matthew 6.9
Picture this;
New parents feel overwhelmed after the birth of their newborn. They won’t sleep well so they can cater to the need of their baby. This is even more stressful when they are first-time parents.
Their life as they know it is in those early weeks and months over. If they can get some help, it’s often a good thing but we know the major work of taking care of the baby rests squarely not their shoulders.
The cry of the baby is loud enough to take their attention wholly. They’ll do anything to make sure their baby is well. They won’t want to harm the baby. Anything that causes the baby pain causes the parents pain too. They are entitled to the love and care of their parents.
Hear Jesus;
11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? (Matthew 7.11 KJV)
So Jesus in calling Himself God’s Son would introduce us to God as Father. This is seen, for example, in almost all the recorded Prayers He offered. Take a look;
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (Matthew 6.9 KJV)
