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Our good, good Father (on Father's Day)


I am musing....

about our good, good Father (on Father's Day)
Today I witnessed something that was simple, sweet and yet quite profound.

As we sat under the tent outside on the lawn of our church, listening to church service, Covid style, I saw a cute young boy walking along the outside of the tent.

He quietly walked towards the front and then headed in to where his grandpa was sitting.
I witnessed a short interaction between them and then had to smile as the grandpa stood up, took his grandchild's hand and together they walked towards the fellowship hall (where the bathrooms are).

In my mind, I could just hear his mom who was seated at the back of the tent, and likely occupied with one or some of their other three kids say to him, "Just go ask grandpa....he will take you".

As I watched them walk hand in hand, I could not help but notice the confident note of trust and peace that the young child exuded. Grandpa was trustworthy. He was there for him. Always. He just needed to reach out and ask.

And so it is with our God. As parents, we need to tell our kids (just like we need to tell ourselves)....just go to your Heavenly Father. Ask Him for help. He will take your hand and guide you along. He is there for you.

This sweet picture is etched on my mind as I reflect on the simple, yet beautiful lesson the LORD reminded me of today....of my caring, helpful, reliable, trustworthy, "always there for me" Father".

Among other things, that observation helped to make today...a very good Father's Day!!




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