Youth Church Dhaka - Bangladesh

17/10/2017

"Our Father" Jesus' insights on prayer!

"Our" speaks of together. A unity. Being joined. Belonging.

"Father" speaks of family. Home. House. Intimacy. Children.

When Jesus encouraged our approach to prayer He began with these 2 words. Our Father

No longer would God be a distant entity. Unapproachable. Unhappy. Kind of grumpy. Needing a system of rituals to come before Him. The whole idea of us being unclean, unworthy to be in His presence, was being changed.

Our Father. 2 glorious words. God wants to be known as a tender hearted Father who loves His children. Wants His children to enjoy belonging to Him as one family.

This is why He sent His Son to earth. He actually came in the form of a human man to reveal His Father's heart.

When we verbalize our hearts to Him Jesus taught us to say OUR FATHER.

Not Dear Holy One. ( He is). Not oh Great Creator. ( He is)
Not Master of the universe. ( He is). Not Owner of everything (He is) God is not the CEO of a company we submit plans to. He is not a local city council member ruling on matters.

He is not like the arm of a slot machine which if we pull on long enough the odds will be in our favour.

God is NOT like an authority figure who we have to measure up to. He is not grading us. He is NOT saying you may not be good enough. He is our Father giving us permanent right standing with Him!

So good to remember, to listen to Jesus say "this is how you pray" OUR FATHER

Jesus was powerfully intoducing the reality of our God being a Father with open arms, happy to embrace His children.

Cherishing a relationship restored. Truly a Dad holding His children on His lap speaking words of reassurance and security. Exactly what we need and were created for!

So be encouraged to run into your Daddy's arms today. Tell Him how your day is going. Share you hurts and disappointments. Give thanks for His many blessings.

He "OUR FATHER" is looking forward to spending time with you, even more than you are with Him. He is longing to be gracious to you! He wants you to know His love more!

"Our Father"....2 cherished words!

23/08/2016

Thanks for the friend requests. My personal profile account is full. You are welcome to join my friends page. www.facebook.com/friendsofRickEllis

Glad we can be sharing our lives together!

27/05/2016

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofRickEllis/posts/844281812345203:0

Jesus came to reveal God as a tender hearted Father! A lot of people still see God as an unhappy, disappointed and even an angry ruler of some sort. Let's make the truth known!

14/05/2016

All charges/accusations against you have been cancelled! On the cross. Once and for all! Colossians 2:14, Hebrews 9:12

01/05/2016

https://www.facebook.com/YouthChurchInternational/posts/1032792086789801:0

The "one" matters! MORE rejoicing in heaven over "one" straying lamb who is rescued than the 99 who are safe! 1>99. Luke 15

22/04/2016

Bring our requests and petitions with thanksgiving to God, our highest authority! Cast our cares and concerns upon our God... And leave them with Him!

18/04/2016

https://www.facebook.com/YouthChurchInternational/posts/1025345990867744:0

That same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you!

02/04/2016

This is the Gospel. This is our good news. The most loving thing we can do for everyone in our world is share the Gospel!

27/03/2016

The power of the cross produces an incredible freedom! "Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more." Hebrews 10:17

20/03/2016

All the "works" required by God are summed up in one word. Find it in John 6:29

06/03/2016

Maybe its your schooling. Maybe its getting a job. Maybe its resources to start a youth church family. Maybe its the politics of your country. Maybe its a health concern. Never give up! Look to our Father God! Nothing is impossible!

27/02/2016

God's grace is all sufficient! Even what we ( and / or others) may think needs to be removed? God doesn't. He demonstrates His power being made perfect in our weaknesses. 2 Cor. 12:7-10