I would like to take a moment to honor all the wonderful dads in our lives, while also reflecting on the deep love of our ultimate Father in heaven.

Jesus taught us to approach God as our “Father who is in heaven,” which is such a beautiful and comforting reminder of the love and support that He consistently offers us. 

Maybe theirs a Dad standing on the edge of a promise and he’s asking the Father God to carry him through.

Think for a moment about those tender times when you lift your child, cradling them in your arms as you carry them to their bed, or when they simply yearn to be held close. That is the very heartbeat of your Father in heaven—a heart overflowing with love, ready to carry you through every challenge, just as you carry your precious child.

In Deuteronomy 1:26-33, we find Moses speaking passionately to the Israelites, reminding them of their story their journey from Egypt. He expresses concern over their tendency to forget the marvelous things God had done for them. As they stood on the edge of that Promised Land, fear crept in, and doubt overshadowed their faith.

Just like the Israelites, we can sometimes let our doubts cloud our hearts. 

Dad’s face incredible challenges and can be influenced by fear, then they may chose to dismiss the possibilities laid out before them. 

Remember those ten spies who returned with a report filled with negativity? They acknowledged the beauty and substance of the land but allowed their fears to convince them that they couldn’t conquer it. They overlooked the mighty power of God!

But only two returned with a faith-filled report that would give them entrance into that promised land.

No one wants to wander around aimlessly for forty years because of fear and doubt and die never stepping into their promise.

To the amazing fathers reading this, I urge you to hold firm in your faith.

It’s not always our doubts that hinder our progress; sometimes, it’s simply a struggle to accept how deeply God loves us.

For any Dad who may be doubting God. 

Let’s take a moment to reflect: What would it take to convince you that the Father God truly loves you, and desires the very best for you?

It’s all too common that some think they are not good enough or they are waiting for life to align perfectly before thinking they can accept His love. Please don’t hesitate to fully embrace God’s grace today. 

Remember the Father God’s ultimate demonstration of love was sending His Son to save you! Romans 5:8 beautifully reassures us, saying, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” How incredible is that love?

Moses tenderly reminded the Israelites that just as a father carries his child, the Lord carries us. 

To all the fathers who trust in God, thank you for your steadfast presence in our lives. 

Read this one more time.

Deuteronomy 1:31 “And in the desert, you saw how the Lord your God carried you, like a man carries his son, in all the way that you went until you came to this place”

This verse clearly says God carries you the whole way until you arrive and I believe its in His perfect timing too.