We were so blessed to gather together and celebrate dads on Sunday. How blessed we are to be loved by a perfect Father! While many of us have far from perfect experience with earthly father figures, we can turn to the bible for the unshakable truths of God. He loves us so much that He will provide for us and sustain us. Are we trusting in that provision or do you find yourself pressing into the uncertainties of tomorrow? At times when correction is needed, we will sense God’s discipline as He provides course correction. Discipline may not always feel welcomed, but we can rest in the fact that God disciplines those whom He considers His own. The opposite of love isn’t necessarily hate, but oftentimes can been seen as complete apathy. If He didn’t truly embrace us as His own, there wouldn’t be a desire for correcting us. But instead, God chose to adopt us and care for our spiritual longevity with Him. We can fall into the comfort of His grace and reject the spirit of fear. He is loving and shows compassion to His children. Simply look at those of us striving to be good parents, we aim to love and embrace our children, providing the best things for them that we are capable of in this life. As flawed and fallen as our earthly selves are, just imagine the divine perfection that God loves us with. If we think we can provide so much good for our children, how much better can God actually provide for His own children? (that’s YOU!) Dads I encourage you to press into these truths, both about who you are to God and who He has called you to be to the youth entrusted in your care. God is not distant from us, but desires to walk among us and be present with us. Look at your everyday lives. Are you invested in your children and active in their lives? Are you setting the bar high by showing them how you follow God and by how you love their mother? The journey of fatherhood is a divine anointing God has placed on your life. A great responsibility. It’s time to rise up to who you’re called to be in the body of Christ.
