Father’s Day

To redeem those who were under the law, so that
we might receive adoption as sons. And because
you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son
into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you
are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son,
​then an heir through God.
-Galatians 4:5-7

For many, Father’s Day can come with mixed emotions. Some are reminded of the way their dads provided for them, loved them, and taught them values in life. Others are reminded of the pain caused by their earthly fathers or the loss of their dad. On Father’s Day we show our earthly fathers honor and remembrance, but it is also a great reminder of our loving Father in heaven. As believers of Jesus Christ, we are adopted as sons and daughters of the King. We can now cry out, “Abba! Father!”.

This Father’s Day, if you are able, show your earthly dad or your spiritual mentors how much you have appreciated their influence in your life. For those of you whose dads are not Christians, take this time to share your testimony with them of the hope that you have in Jesus. For those of you whose dads are no longer alive, give thanks for your Father in heaven who will never leave you.
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-Pastor Brent Smith

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
​bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
-Matthew 6:9-13