Everlasting Father

 

Welcome back to Advent 2024!  Advent is a wonderful reminder to slow down and truly reflect upon the birth of Jesus and what He brought to us when He was born Christmas morn!  As I reviewed the different themes we have explored together during the last decade, the names of Jesus were missing.  What better way for us to prepare our hearts for His coming.  Today, we will explore Everlasting Father.

Forever!  It is hard to imagine something lasting forever.  As a human, there have been many things I wish lasted forever.  There was the favorite sweatshirt I loved, even though there were holes in it.  There was also that perfect cup of coffee that was ‘good to the last drop’.  There are also times in my life that I wished would have never ended.  That special moment when the family was gathered together sharing memories.  Times where I laughed so hard with friends I cried.  Things and times that I wish lasted forever!

There are also times when we lose a loved one that we wished could have been here forever.  I think of my dad and how much he would have enjoyed being around his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  I know he is looking down upon us all, but how great it would be to have him here.  Of course, having my dad, or any one we love so dearly, be with us forever is truly impossible. 

The GOOD news is we have a father who IS with us forever!  Our Dear Jesus is our everlasting father.  He is with us and beside us each day we are here on earth AND when we enter the heavenly gates.  He is the same loving father that was beside us the day we were born and will be the same Father the day we pass into heaven.  What a gift to receive!  Our Lord, Our Savior, Our Father is everlasting!  I miss my dad every day.  Yet, when I reflect on my Heavenly Father, I know He is with me, holding my hand through all of life’s moments.  He guides me, advises me, and holds me accountable.  Most of all, my Everlasting Father came to earth to save me and show me how much He loves me.  That, my friends, is something that lasts forever!

Everlasting Father, thank you for always being here for me.  Knowing that you are the same yesterday, today and forever provides me hope.  Amen!