Happy Father’s Day to all the father figures out there. You may be a biological father to a child. You may be a stepfather to a child. You may be an adoptive father to a child. You may be a father-in-law to someone. You may be an involved fatherly figure in the life of a child. You may be a grandfather involved in the raising of children. Or you may not be a father at all. This day is wonderful for some. This day is a painful reminder of unborn children to others. This is also a painful day for those grieving the loss of a father figure in life. You may be a father grieving the loss of a child. As men who come to this day from many places and stations in life, I am thankful for the One True Living God that is a Father to us all. Scripture tells us in John 1:12, “But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name.” So simply by believing and receiving Jesus Christ as our Lord, we become the children of God. Therefore, God becomes our Father in heaven. We become family as believers. This is amazing and wonderful news indeed.
No matter where you come from as you face this Father’s Day, look to the one Good, Good Father as your example and role model to follow. God is loving, therefore be loving to your children. God extends grace, so extend grace as you parent. God forgives and forgets, so forgive and forget. God is always available, so be available to your children. God trains and teaches us, so train and teach your children. God is patient with us, so be patient with your children.
Fathers, you can only follow and emulate someone you know. Empower yourselves as men of God each day by feasting on God’s Word and sitting in His presence. Talk to Father God each day before you speak to others. Psalm 139:24 says, “See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.” When men ask God to lead them, He will. Look to the Father as you lead your families, men. As I watch my husband love and pursue Christ, it makes it so much easier, as a woman, to love and submit to my man, because I know Who he loves and submits to. Family God’s way is beautiful beyond compare. I urge you to look to the Lord each day as you father your children, apart from Him, we can do nothing.
Resources
Parents, as the Faith Builders in the Home, you can start here:
For a complete Bible story worship experience with your child, please go to ministrygrid.lifeway.com and create or log in to your free account. Then follow this link for this week’s lesson: Nicodemus Visited Jesus.