Well, here we are again at yet another Father’s Day. I think we should call it “Tie Day” since a tie is, or at least used to be a popular gift idea for dads. I guess with the liberal shift in our nation maybe we that will not work either.
My father was a truck driver for thirty-four (34) years. His health is now failing due to many hard years of being beaten day in and day out by those old trucks. I breaks my heart that my dad and I are as opposite as we are. I keep praying for him that God will get a hold of his heart and that lasting change will take place by the work of regeneration. Some day.
As my wife and I were watching a television show about our national anthem I heard a Navy choir performing “The Star-Spangled Banner”. It was moving to say the least. Behind the choir was a large banner hanging with the words, “Don’t give up the ship!”
As I was thinking about Father’s Day I kept coming back to “Don’t give up the ship!” Far too many men and boys have fathered children; but, never been a daddy to them. They have given up the ship of fatherhood. Shame on them!
In Psalm 127, David tells us that children are from the LORD. They are His gift to us. Many don’t see it that way. If you had walked the path of life that my wife and I have walked and countless others then you would see my point. You cannot raise a child who is God’s special child and not be changed. Look at what David says in Psalm 127:5, “Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.” The word “speak” means to battle or subdue. If you can raise children you can do anything.
What is your attitude toward your children? Remember they are a gift from God. Thank you LORD!
So, how are you doing?