The Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Your Name

The radical invitation to call God "Father" was revolutionary in Jesus' time. The Jews knew God as transcendent and holy, but Jesus invites us into intimate relationship—to approach the Creator of the universe as "Father." Yet this intimacy never diminishes His holiness. Like Isaiah, who encountered God's glory and was undone by his own sinfulness, we must hold both truths: God is intimately near and awesomely holy. Today, reflect on the privilege you have through Christ to approach God as Father. How does knowing Him as both loving Dad and holy King change how you pray? Spend time thanking Him for bridging the gap between His transcendence and your need through Jesus Christ.