The Best of Fathers

What makes Jehovah the best of fathers? He carries us as a loving mother carries his newborn child. He knows us intimately and cares for us unwaveringly. He welcomes our expressions in prayer responding with utmost wisdom out of deep compassion. He discerns the meaning behind our words, words we may not speak, tears we may refuse to cry. He sent a perfect model, a perfect brother, the very best he could afford to give. We can wake to another day with peace of mind and a bright future hope, let alone everlasting life. Despite sin and imperfection He invites us to call him "Jehovah" and "Father", preferring to be such than a punisher or executioner. Jehovah teaches us personally through creative works. Vast power, yet complete control. Intricate details of objects too small for our minds to imagine, or so immense that we appear as small. Overwhelming it is, then, to contemplate how unlimited Jehovah's hand is for us. What makes Jehovah the best of fathers? He can train a human father to imitate himself, instilling within him the trust to raise a child- a miracle alone- to love Jehovah—the best of fathers.