The Glory of Children
“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.” (Proverbs 17:6)
Today’s Morsel: This Sunday we will celebrate Father’s Day. It is probably one of the most important days of the year. Every creature living has a father. The role of a father is different than the role of a mother. A father’s role is that he must be the head. The protector. The provider. The director. The same way that everything in the church flows from the head, so it is in the home. While the mother’s role is to be the keeper of the home, the father must set a good example when it comes to being the provider, teacher, trainer, developer, leader, and the overseer within the home. Children are always observing their fathers. That old saying that the acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree is true. Most children, one way or another, will take on the nature of their fathers. What we see taking place throughout the world today is that Satan, along with his demonic force, is doing everything in their power to destroy men and fatherhood, and so much more the role and responsibility of fathers. You may ask why. It’s because man is to be a representation of Christ. And Satan doesn’t want anyone or anything that reminds him of Jesus. Homes are being destroyed for a lack of fatherhood. Churches are dying due to a lack of godly fathers and men. Our nation is slowly crumbling due to a lack of godly men. If the church is going to be successful in its mission, then she must have godly fathers who will follow the example of Christ, by becoming rooted and grounded in the Word of God and then pass that same Word on to their sons and daughters. When a man patterns his life after Christ, it gives the devil a headache! Come on dad, man up and fill your role.
Sing: Heavenly Father, I appreciate You. Heavenly Father, I appreciate You. I love You adore You; I bow down before You. Heavenly Father, I appreciate You.
Thought For Today: You can still make a difference, dad.
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