Our Father Always Knows Best - The One Year Sweet and Simple Moments with God Devotional

[Jesus] never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.

1 Peter 2:22

Have you ever gotten something in the mail that says you have won a prize? My first “free prize” experience was in high school. Several days after a big fair came to our small hometown, I received a letter saying I had won a trip to Florida.

I couldn’t contain my excitement. My dad came into the kitchen to find out what was causing all the commotion. When I showed him the letter, he said quietly, “Kim, this is a gimmick. There’s a catch.”

“No, Dad, I’m sure this is real.” I didn’t want to think that I had been tricked. Dad advised me to call some of my friends who had gone to the fair with me and had entered their names into the drawing for free prizes. I was ready to prove my dad wrong, so I got on the phone. Of course, Dad was right. All of my friends had “won” too! I was extremely disappointed.

My wise earthly father knew best about that so-called “free” prize. What’s more, our heavenly Father knows and sees everything, more than we can imagine. All the more reason to trust Him.

We can know for sure that in all things, in all circumstances, and in all situations our heavenly Father speaks truth. He always knows best and never tricks us. We don’t have to enter a raffle or a drawing to receive the greatest prize ever—eternal life with Him. God arranged for all of us to receive that free gift through His Son, Jesus Christ. All we need to do is ask and receive. It’s the best thing we could ever hope to possess.

What a daily comfort it is that our Father knows best. What question do you need clear truth about today? He answers in His Word.