C H R I S T
Although there are many people who never become fathers, Fatherhood is an essential attribute of God for He has been a Father from all eternity. The Bible reveals God as the Lord of the universe and calls Him "Father" in both Old and New Testaments. He is the Father and Lord of creation. James describes Him as "the Father of the lights,” because He created the stars as well as the angels. The Old Testament says heavenly beings are "the sons of God.” And the apostle Paul says that every family under heaven is named or set aside for Him. God is also the father of the little baby born Christmas day. The Psalmist writes,
Psalm 2: 6, 7
I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain. I will proclaim the LORD's decree: He said to me, "You are my son; today I have become your father.”
God took on human flesh in the person of Jesus to deliver us from our sin. He was the perfect reflection - the very image - of the Father of all. King Solomon asks from the pages of scripture….
Proverbs 30:4
Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know!
The name of Jesus is celebrated by all Christians in their worship and in their prayers and in their conversation. And rightly so, for he is the Lord of all - exalted to the right hand of God with a name that is above every name.
Tonight we lift up the name of God’s son – Jesus Christ!
