Doing What the Father Is Doing: A Vision for a Transformed World

When Yeshua walked the earth, his words often startled his listeners because they revealed a radically different way of living. Repeatedly, he declared that he did not act on his own initiative but only in alignment with the will of the Father. In John 5:19, he said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the son does likewise.” Later in John 5:30, he reinforced this truth: “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of Him who sent me.”

These statements are not only theological insights into the relationship between the son and the Father but also a vision for how humanity was created to live. Imagine a world where every person modeled their choices, words, and actions after the Creator’s heart. What kind of world would it be if we, like Yeshua, only did what we saw the Father doing?

Aligning Human Will with Divine Will

The essence of Yeshua’s words is about alignment. He wasn’t merely refraining from selfish actions; he was showing us a pattern of life in which human will is surrendered to divine purpose. To do what the Father is doing means choosing justice when selfishness is easier, speaking truth when compromise is tempting, and offering love when indifference is convenient.

In such a world, competition would be replaced by cooperation. Instead of striving to prove ourselves, we would strive to reflect the character of the One who made us. Governments would rule with humility and justice, businesses would operate with integrity, and relationships would thrive on covenantal love instead of convenience. Every decision—personal or public—would echo the Father’s goodness.

A World Without Exploitation

If humanity mirrored the Creator’s actions, exploitation in all its forms would cease. The Father does not manipulate, abuse, or take advantage of His creation. Instead, He nurtures, sustains, and provides. Imagine an economy where laborers were valued fairly, where profits did not come at the expense of human dignity, and where creation was stewarded instead of plundered.

Environmental crises would diminish because we would only cultivate and consume in ways that reflected His design. Pollution, waste, and destruction would give way to restoration, renewal, and responsible care. The earth itself would be healthier because its stewards were imitating the Creator, who called it “good.”

Justice That Heals

The Father’s justice is restorative, not merely punitive. Yeshua showed us that divine judgment aims to bring healing, reconciliation, and truth. In a world shaped by doing what the Father is doing, justice systems would seek to restore broken people and communities rather than simply punish them.

Prisons would transform into places of rehabilitation, and forgiveness would flow more freely in families and communities. Oppression and discrimination would have no place because the Father shows no partiality. Every life would be valued, and systems would exist to uplift rather than marginalize.

Relationships Marked by Love

Yeshua’s life revealed the Father’s love in tangible ways—healing the sick, feeding the hungry, comforting the brokenhearted. If people followed this example, relationships would be transformed.

Families would no longer fracture under the weight of selfishness or neglect. Marriages would model covenant faithfulness, reflecting the eternal love of YHVH. Friendships would be safe spaces of honesty and encouragement. Communities would prioritize care for the vulnerable, ensuring no one was left behind.

The ripple effect would be enormous: loneliness would diminish, mental health would improve, and generational wounds would begin to heal. Love, not fear or control, would govern human connection.

Work That Reflects Creation

When the Father works, His actions bring order, beauty, and flourishing. Yeshua mirrored this creative activity by building up rather than tearing down. If humanity followed this example, our work would become a sacred act of co-creation rather than a burden of survival.

Art would express truth and beauty instead of glorifying destruction. Science and innovation would serve humanity and the environment instead of exploiting them. Agriculture would mirror Eden—producing abundance without harm. Even mundane tasks would be infused with dignity because they reflected the Father’s ongoing work of sustaining creation.

The End of Violence

One of the most radical implications of living as the Father lives is the end of violence. The Creator does not destroy for selfish gain; He redeems. If humanity imitated this, wars would cease because nations would no longer seek dominance but instead seek peace.

Personal conflicts would resolve not through retaliation but through reconciliation. Children would grow up in homes free from abuse, and communities would be safe havens instead of battlegrounds. Weapons would become obsolete, replaced by tools of cultivation, healing, and creativity.

Spiritual Wholeness

Perhaps the most profound change would occur within the human heart. By seeking only what the Father is doing, individuals would live free from anxiety, comparison, and striving. Identity would no longer be built on shifting cultural standards but on being beloved children of the Creator.

Spiritual disciplines—prayer, Sabbath, Scripture meditation—would no longer feel like obligations but lifelines connecting us to the Father’s heart. Worship would be authentic, fueled by gratitude and awe. Entire cultures would reorient toward holiness, compassion, and truth.

Obstacles to This Vision

Of course, imagining such a world highlights the gap between what is and what could be. Human pride, selfishness, and rebellion often lead us away from the Father’s example. Societies are structured around power, wealth, and control, which makes imitating the Creator countercultural.

Yet, Yeshua’s life demonstrates that it is possible, even if imperfectly. He did not come merely to inspire us but to empower us through his example. By his example, we see what it means to walk in perfect alignment with the Father, and by YHVH’s Spirit, we receive the strength to try.

A Call to Begin Now

The vision of a world where everyone is doing what the Father is doing may seem like a distant dream. But transformation begins with individuals choosing to align themselves with His will. Every time we choose forgiveness over bitterness, generosity over greed, or truth over lies, we reflect His nature.

Small acts, multiplied across communities, create ripples that lead to cultural change. A kind word to a neighbor, an ethical choice in business, or a faithful act of service may seem insignificant, but they are seeds of a new world. As Yeshua said, the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed—small at first, but growing into something that shelters and blesses many.

Conclusion: Living in the Father’s Way

The words of Yeshua echo across time: “The Son can do nothing on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing.” This is not only a statement about his unique relationship with YHVH but an invitation for us to live likewise.

If the world truly embraced this pattern, it would be marked by justice, love, peace, and flourishing. Exploitation would end, relationships would heal, violence would cease, and creation itself would thrive. While this vision may not yet be realized, it is not beyond reach. Every choice to align our will with the Father’s moves the world closer to what it was always meant to be—an echo of Eden, restored in Messiah.

If this journey resonates with you and you sense the Father stirring similar callings in your own life, I’d love to invite you deeper. Alongside these books, I’ve created other spiritual resources, journals, and family-centered studies that are available in my Healthy in Heart Store. You’ll also find more articles on my site that unpack faith, wellness, and everyday discipleship—tools designed to help you walk in step with what the Father is doing. Each purchase and every read helps me continue creating resources that serve homes, families, and communities with truth and restoration.

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