GOD IS NOT FEMALE

October 4 

God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.  John 4:24

In 1972, Helen Reddy accepted the Grammy Award for her song, "I am Strong, I am Invincible, I am Woman." She said, "I'd like to thank God, because she made everything possible." In our day, some even refuse to define male and female. Jesus made it clear that God is neither male nor female. He declared: “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). Why then does God refer to Himself as male? Here are 5 reasons:  

1) Because He is a Person. As a person, God designates Himself as a male for communication purposes to us. 

2) Because, as a person, God emphasizes His Position as king.  In God’s plan, males are stronger than females.  As the most powerful male, God is king.   

3) Because, as male, God is Provider. He is the originator of all good things.  He holds all the resources of heaven. And He is a good Father (cf. James 1:18).  

4) Because, as male, God is Protector.  He is our protector.  If an earthly father will spare no effort to help and protect his children, how much more will the heavenly Father love, protect, and help His children? See Matthew 10:29-31. 

5) Because, as our Father, God’s Parenthood is emphasized. He is “Our Father.” We are His children (1 John 3:1-2). 

Have you expressed to your heavenly Father how much you love Him? Tell Him your gratefulness for His communication, power, provision, protection and close personal relationship. Worship Him in spirit and in truth. 

Ike Graham