June 18 / 19
Dads and Our Heavenly Father: by Pastor Stanish Stanley

Is life a comedy or a tragedy? Are we the hero or the victim? Or maybe the villain? Is the world descending into chaos and dystopia or are we on a path of ever-increasing prosperity and progress? The stories we tell orient us to our place in the world and our role in the story.

The Bible tells the story of a loving God and a messy people. There is a beginning and an end. Major themes of creation, redemption, and sanctification trace the arc of this grand narrative. And Jesus Christ is the center of it all – the great hero of the story who comes incognito to rescue and redeem his broken creation.

Today we hear from several Biblical accounts of men God used to play the role of “dad” and how these stories point us to our Heavenly Father. We thank God for fathers, and all men who have provided leadership and love in our lives. We also acknowledge the Juneteenth Holiday (marking the end of slavery in the USA)  and thank God for freedom in Christ for all people.

Luke 15:11-32; Hebrews 12:1-3; Psalm 119:57-66