“Our Father in Heaven”

  [448 words] In giving the “model” prayer Jesus said, “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9). God is called Father by Jesus no fewer than one-hundred and sixty times. The expression “Our Father in Heaven” is one of the greatest Bible statements. Jehovah is truly our Father in heaven. God has the heart of a father. “As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him” (Psalm 103:13). God pities His children and will do far more for them than any earthly father ever could or would do for us. God’s mercy shines when He is seen as a Father with His children whom He pities. God has the house of a father. Jesus said, “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a…