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Imagine yourself as one of Jesus’ followers, sitting in a field in Galilee, surrounded by hundreds, maybe even thousands of others, listening attentively to him speak. Along with everyone else, you are captivated by his wisdom and authority; you have the feeling that there is something special about this man.
Even apart from the reports of miracles and healings, you are moved as you hear him speak about God as a Father. This rabbi is not like the others. He speaks about God from a personal perspective. His heart seems so filled with God’s love that it just pours out of him into others, for them to accept or reject.
You are especially struck by his words on prayer, as he tells his listeners that they can call God their Father, just as he does. You sense that in this prayer, Jesus is not only giving you words to memorize and recite; he is revealing his heart to you and inviting you to share in his love for the Father. He would not be teaching you to say these words if he did not know that this kind of relationship…
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Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread and forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from all evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and glory forever and ever. Amen.