#soap # Luke 11 ## Title: The Love Of Our Father ## Scripture: (Luke 11:2) So he said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, may your name be honored; may your kingdom come. (NET) ## Observation: Have you ever thought about the fact that God has given us the privilege of calling Him Father? He is the Creator of all. He created the term “fatherhood.” He created the symbol of good fatherhood. He could have made it so that we saw Him differently. However, He created the concept of what a good father is so that we would know what He wants to be in our lives. Then, when Jesus (God) teaches us how to talk to Him, Jesus says we should call Him Father. If you have ever talked to someone who never had a father, this becomes even more profound. One of the most powerful moments is the first time a father-figure says, “You can call me dad if you want.” Our God and King has looked at us and said, “You can call me Father.” ## Application: Have you ever thought about how God created the relationship of Father and child so we could know how to relate to Him? Does that change how you see Him? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for teaching us to call God our Father and for loving us the way You do.