Everlasting Father

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about Isaiah’s prophecy that Jesus would be called Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God. As we wrap this series up before Christmas arrives, in this lesson, we’ll cover the last two prophesied names – Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.

The word everlasting is defined as “lasting forever” or “eternal.” In these days, we see an overwhelming number of children who are “fatherless.” We see the result of children who haven’t received proper fathering—children involved in gangs, drugs, and premarital sex at very young ages.  In a culture surrounded with fathers that often come and go, the tendency is to take our own experiences and place judgments upon our Everlasting Father. However, our Everlasting Father is a true father. He never leaves or abandons His children. He is a true father in ever sense of the word.

·      Our Everlasting Father is compassionate.

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”  — Psalm 103:8

Some of us may have biological fathers that have many times responded in anger. Some of us may have felt that our natural father’s love is based on certain conditions. However, our Everlasting Father is compassionate. He doesn’t respond in harshness or anger; He always loves. Beyond this, our Everlasting Father is gentle and humble. In his presence we can actually find rest (Matthew 11:28-29).

·      Our Everlasting Father cares.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11

1 Peter 5:7 instructs us to “cast our cares upon Him.” Why? Because He cares for you! He cares about ever aspect of our lives. He is concerned with matters that concern us. However, the amazing fact is that not only does He care, but also He has plans for us. He has incredible plans for each of His children. His plans are not to harm us, but they are to give us great hope. They are to give us great hope of a wonderful, prosperous future. However, we must choose to trust His plans and cast our cares upon Him.

·      Our Everlasting Father is always there.

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” — Hebrews 13:5

With divorce running rampant in our nation, children often fear that their father will leave. I know my children often ask those questions as they have many friends who have experienced the reality of a father leaving. As believers, we have a sure foundation and Everlasting Father. He promises that He will never EVER leave us. He will never turn His back on us.

In what ways have you projected the image of your earthly father onto Your Everlasting Father? How has this hindered your relationship with Jesus.

Author: Pastor Jon

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