Who is Your Father?

I am a nerd. I'll admit it. I am not ashamed of it. I think, if the rest of the dudes in my family would admit it, they are nerds too. To be more specific I am quite the Star Wars Nerd (I even have a shirt that says I am). I still remember siting in the theater and gasping in astonishment when Darth Vader told Luke Skywalker he was is real father. "NOOOOOOOOOOO" was the cry of Luke to learn this horrific news. Who wouldn't cry out like to learn the Dark Lord of the Sith was your daddy. Now I am partial to Vader, black is my thing. I like Johnny Cash too, but man that would be some shocking news. It changed everything for Luke.
The Apostle John writes in 1 John chapter three that people not only have earthly fathers, but spiritual dads as well. And when it comes to our spiritual fathers there are only two options- God or the devil. Bold statement. Perhaps even more shocking than in Star Wars.
John wants us to know our dads. So we can love and please him, or run from him if he happens to be all that is evil and against God.
Who's your Father? Do you know? John gives us a spiritual paternal test here in 1 John:
1. Who do you love? Children of God Love Jesus and live for Jesus.

2. What's your life look like? Do you keep God's commands our are you constantly ignoring them and finding a million ways to stay as far from him as possible? Children of God love their daddy and listen to him (listening and applying scripture and biblical teaching) and obey him cause this keep us from sin, evil and death.

3. Finally What's your love look like? God's Kids love their brothers and sisters. Do you? Do you spend time with other Christians, do you meet the needs of other beleivers- do you know the needs of other children of God? Do you love the church? Is it a priority in your life?
Does any of this come as a shock? You might need to look around and ask yourself some questions. Does it lead you to a curdling scream of "NOOOOOOOOOOOO"- maybe thats a good thing. Maybe that leads to you to examine a few things about your father, maybe it moves you to repentance and pleases of grace and mercy, maybe it leads you to love and adore God- the good father who longs to love you, adopt you, provide for you and accept you as his Son.
Image to be with THE FATHER where He rules the Galaxy together Father with the Son. (yeah that was another cheesy Star Wars Reference....)

Ashley and I this Halloween....Oh how I Wish.....