In my office I have a letter from my dad.   I put it in a frame and with that letter I have a picture of when I was ordained as a pastor and my dad was praying over me.   The letter is not incredibly remarkable and I am quite certain my dad had no idea of the significance it would later have for me.   It was from his heart to mine, and so when roads are bumpy or when I feel tired I look at it and find comfort and encouragement there. My other Dad left me a letter too.

This letter is different. This other Dad did know of the significance it would hold and in fact, wanted it to have an amazing place in my life. In this letter not only does He relate to me who He is, but who I am as well.   He relays how much He loves me, and all the things He has given me both to strengthen me, guide me, teach me, and help me get through this life. But even more than all of that, He gave me this letter so we could be close. Like a love letter, it reveals His heart and draws my heart into His.

Sometimes I read it and it doesn’t seem like a love letter. Sometimes it tells stories of far off lands, peoples, and events. Sometimes I feel like ;“How does this have any meaning to me?” It is funny how I never felt that way when my earthly dad would tell me stories of his adventures. It had application to me because it was what happened to him. I guess not every letter has to be all about me.

Other times I read it, and the words reach me right where I am at. They comfort me and hold me up or maybe they give me a quick kick in the seat of the pants to get me going again. Usually, it is just what I needed and makes me feel close to my Dad.

Your Daddy has written you a letter, are you reading it?

See you at church,

Pastor Chris