1/13/26-Day 3

My God as Father: The Eternal Creator

Isaiah 64:8 (NIV)

“Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.”

Reflection

Imagine for a moment those childhood school days: fathers and mothers arriving with their children, each with a unique pace some rushing, others calm but all united by a common gesture: an outstretched hand, a protective embrace, a backpack filled with what was needed for the day. That visible connection was more than routine; it was a profound expression of parental love protection from the unknown world, provision for present needs, and a quiet promise of constant guidance.

What a wonder it is to discover that the eternal God, the Creator of heaven and earth, reveals Himself as Father. This is not a distant or abstract title; it is an intimate invitation to recognize that there is Someone infinitely greater than us, yet deeply desiring a close relationship a family communion. Like a potter who takes formless clay and patiently shapes it not to destroy it, but to transform it into a masterpiece. God takes us into His hands. He protects us from life’s storms and provides not only what is basic, but also “what no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” (1 Corinthians 2:9, NIV).

In His identity as Father, He declares: “You are Mine, the work of My hands.” We are not accidents or products of chance; we are beloved children, formed with eternal purpose and destined to shine with His glory.

This truth redefines our identity: we are not mere survivors, but heirs of a Father who shapes us even through our imperfections. On days of doubt, when the clay feels fragile, remember this His hands do not let go. They restore, refine, and reveal what He has always seen in you: divine potential.

Application for Today (on this day of fasting)

Set aside a quiet moment to “discover the Father.” Sit with Psalm 103:13 (NIV):

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”

Reflect on this question:
In what area of your life does the “clay” need to be reshaped?

Write down one specific need protection, provision, or guidance and surrender it to God, trusting that as your Father, He will transform it into a blessing.

Share this truth with someone close to you, reminding them that we are all the work of His hands.

Prayer

Eternal Father, loving Potter, thank You for revealing Yourself as the One who takes us by the hand and shapes us with infinite tenderness. During this fast, help me release my resistance and trust in Your perfect design. May Your protection cover me, Your provision sustain me, and Your presence fill my heart with peace. Shape my life to glorify Your name, as a masterpiece formed by Your hands.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.