*Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional​​* _​​Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD_ _Thursday, 7th November 2019._ *HE’S YOUR EVERLASTING FATHER*

*Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional​​*

_​​Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD_

_Thursday, 7th November 2019._

*HE’S YOUR EVERLASTING FATHER*

_For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace_ *(Isaiah 9:6).*

The expression, *“The everlasting Father”* is often interpreted by many to mean *“Father of eternity”*; but that’s not what it means. Let’s review it in a way that’s easy to understand: imagine a young man whose father was a strong, powerful man. The young man depended much on him. Then his father died.

Now, following the vacuum and subsequent difficulties his father’s demise created, he laments, *“If my dad were here, I know things would have been different; perhaps I won’t be going through all these. I know he’d have helped me, and counselled me; he’d have been there for me!”*

Now, here’s what that young man needs to know: His father may be dead, but there’s One who’s always there; He’s your everlasting Father! You’re not going to miss Him, ever, because He’s alive and always with, and in, you by the Holy Spirit. His Name is Jesus!

You may say, *“Life has been so difficult for me since I lost both parents and became an orphan”*; don’t despair. Read the words of Jesus; He said, *“I will not leave you as orphans [comfort less, desolate, bereaved, forlorn, helpless]…”* (John 14:18 AMPC). You’re not fatherless; the Holy Spirit is the Father in you, and He’s your helper. He’s everything, and all the help you need in life.

Jesus said, *“…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works”* (John 14:10). Like Jesus, you go everywhere with your Heavenly Father; He lives in you. This should be your consciousness always. You’re not alone; you’re in the Father, and the Father—your everlasting Father—is in you. Praise God!

*PRAYER*

_Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for the assurance I have that you’re forever with me, and in me. I walk in the light and blessings of your indwelling and abiding presence, knowing that I’m mightily helped of you in all things, and energised for success, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Genesis 28:15* And, behold, I [am] with thee, and will keep thee in all [places] whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done [that] which I have spoken to thee of.

*Hebrews 13:5* [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

*Matthew 28:20* Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Hebrews 7 & Jeremiah 50-51

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* John 10:22-32 & 1 Chronicles 7