Jesus taught His followers to pray, "Our Father who is in heaven." Much has been said on the term "Our Father," as indicating our common brotherhood with our fellowmen; but that which it should above all impress on our minds is the fact that both Jesus and we have one Father.
"Our Father" is "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Corinthians 11:31) When, therefore, we from the heart, in childlike trustfulness, look up to God and say: "Our Father, who is in heaven. ... Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses." (Matthew 6:9,11-12)
We should remember that the fulfillment of our request is as certain to follow as if made by Jesus Christ in person. We have the same right in the Father's house and at His table that Jesus has, and the same right to share in the inheritance.
If we are children of God, then we are heirs, "heirs of God, and joint heirs with Jesus Christ." (Romans 8:17)--Medical Missionary, September 1905--Original title: The Lord's Prayer.