The Father Almighty

God the Father is the first divine person of the Holy Trinity. The term ‘Father’ denotes a loving and powerful creator, and the term ‘almighty’ emphasizes his power and authority. Let me first explain the meaning of ‘God the Father.’

Religions view the reality of God in two ways: as an impersonal being or a personal being, reflecting God's transcendence and immanence.

The transcendence of God means He exists beyond human experience, perception, or understanding. Conversely, God’s immanence means He is knowable and approachable.

Hinduism embraces both perspectives. God, as impersonal, is an abstract principle beyond sensory perception. God, as personal, is the Lord, embodying boundless energy and love.

Islam rejects the notion of a personal God, considering it anthropomorphic – attributing human traits to the divine.

Jainism and Buddhism regard liberated souls as gods or devas, since they possess infinite bliss, knowledge, and power. They typically reject the concept of a personal God.

In Judaism, God is primarily seen as transcendent. For many of them, the term "Father" is used figuratively, emphasizing reverence rather than a personal relationship.

Though God is both transcendent and imminent, my God is more Personal to me. Jesus gives me the right to call God my Father, which is why we pray the “Our Father.” Calling God ‘Father’ is an acknowledgment that God is by nature relational.

The concept of God as "Father" signifies two main things: that God is the first origin of everything, and at the same time, God is infinitely good and lovingly cares for His children.

The Old Testament describes God as loving, faithful, forgiving, and the Father of the poor, the orphan, and the widow. 

St. Paul says, “In love he (God) destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ.”

We are God’s children by grace and adoption. As adopted children, believers are considered sons and daughters of God, with a new identity and purpose. 

Jesus, however, reveals God as Father in a distinct way: as Father to His ‘only begotten’ Son. The Greek word ‘monogenes’ means ‘unique’ or ‘one of a kind,’ not a literal begetting, highlighting that Jesus shares the Father's divine nature and essence. The Nicene Creed confirms this by stating that Jesus is one being with the Father.

Abba, an Aramaic word roughly translated as "Daddy," shows us how intimate our relationship with God the Father is.

God is Almighty. In Greek, ‘almighty’ is ‘pantocrator.’ It is translated as “All Ruler” or “All Sovereign” or “Holding everything together.” God’s sovereignty and lordship are expressions of perfect, eternal, and divine love, through which God reigns as almighty over creation.

This does not mean, however, that God will do anything and everything. According to the Bible, God can never think evil; He is unable to lie, deny Himself, or change His essential character.

In Hebrew, God is ‘El Shaddai,’ the God who is all-powerful. All God’s divine attributes – omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, self-existence, and immutability – are summed up in this one word, Almighty. The Father spoke into being all things in ‘heaven and earth.’

Scripture calls God the “Mighty One of Jacob,” and the “LORD of hosts.”  In the book of Isaiah, we see Seraphim cry to one another, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts.” In the book of Revelation, the four living creatures, day and night, do not stop exclaiming: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty.”

God’s almighty authority over heaven and earth stems from His role as Creator. Nothing is impossible for God, who governs all according to His will. As Lord of the universe and master of history, He directs hearts and events.

In God, power, essence, will, intellect, wisdom, and justice are identical. Therefore, everything within God's power is also in His just will and His wise intellect.

Under the providence of God the Father Almighty, I am an adopted son of God. God created me, loves me, provides for me, and forgives me. Because all of us have one Father, all people are my brothers and sisters.

I always rely on God’s love and strength as I journey toward His Kingdom.