MESSAGE FROM FATHERS’ DAY JUNE 21, 2026
Jesus’ Relationship with His Heavenly Father
(A brief summary of the message)
- Jesus’ Submission to the Father’s will: (John 1:10-12)
Our relationship with our earthly father may not be a healthy one; if so we need to let God transform our hearts.
- Jesus’ Obedience to His Father’s Word: (John 8:28-29, John 11:41-42)
Jesus said yes to an impossible journey. He prayed, he listened for his father’s voice. We too have to submit to what God wants us to do, with prayer, daily communication with God. God can do the impossible; we have to consent. We have to humble ourselves and give ourselves over to God trusting in God’s will.
- Jesus’ Respect for His Father’s Authority: (John 17:1-3, I Corinthians 15:24-28)
Our culture is losing respect for authority. We need to respect people in authority with recognition that Jesus has authority over all people.
- Jesus’ Love for His Father and their Love for Us. (John 16:26-28)
We know that God loves each of us as children. We can be confident that our prayers will be answered with a yes, a no, or wait; the waiting produces character. Our personal relationship with Jesus must be characterized by prayer, trust, love, obeying, and respect.
Malcolm Ross