23Am I a God near by, says the Lord, and not a God far off? 24Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them? says the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the Lord. (Jeremiah 23:23-24)
32For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Mt. 6:32-33)
Thoughts: The Father is the heavenly Father. He is heavenly in that He is not bound to the earth but above the problems and sin of this world. He is heavenly in that He is holy and true. He is holy in that though He is everywhere and cares about everything (as a good Father) The concentration of His presence- His home- is in a better place. He calls all of us to not concentrate on getting more of this world- or worrying about not having more of this world. He calls us to focus on the kingdom come where His will is done. His love is as a father's love but His power is not contained to this world.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to abide in your love and power.
Q & A 121
Q. Why the words “in heaven”?
A. These words teach us not to think of God’s heavenly majesty as something earthly,1 and to expect everything needed for body and soul from God’s almighty power.2
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