Vital Signs: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Father and King

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”— Matthew 6:9-10, KJV

By referring to God as His “Father,” Jesus shows us the way of personal relationship between a son and a father. Yet He does not merely say, “Our Father”; He teaches us to pray to our Father in heaven. Mentioning the place where God resides puts a different spin on it.

Jesus is careful to remind us that our Father is in heaven. The earth is His footstool, and He is a God of majesty and might who is worthy of worship. He is the glorious King, surrounded by the angelic host. God is uncommon. He is extraordinary. He is unearthly. He is separated from sinners. He is holy. God is uniquely different and above all.

And yet He is our Father! On one hand, our Father is easy to approach because we are His beloved sons and daughters; on the other hand, He is the King of the universe, clothed in heavenly glory.

We can approach Him confidently in prayer because we are His dearly beloved children, but we must never forget that He is also the Sovereign over the universe.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of being Your child. Help us to come to You with the confidence of a son or daughter, but also with the reverence due to the King of Kings. Amen.

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