My dear friends, being a father of four children and interacting in my community I have observed that parents in my small moderate/conservative town in the heart of dark blue Connecticut - particularly fathers - truly want all of the best for their children that this world has to offer (Matt. 7:7-11). I have seen their commitment, sacrifice, sincerity, dedication and selfless participation for the betterment of their child. They seek the best schools, clothes, electronics, educational tools, spend quality time, parental involvement and encouragement, coaching and cheering on their children at sports events etc… there is no doubting that they are sincere and committed, but what I DO NOT see in my community - except for less than a handful of families - is a father’s desire and dedication to point their children to the Savior and Almighty God in Spirit and Truth (Deut. 4:9, 6:7, Prov. 22:6, John 4:24, 17:17, Eph. 6:4). That crucial ETERNAL REALITY is abandoned and left out of their “#1 Dad” equation for their child’s best ETERNAL interest as well as their very own (Prov. 14:12, 16:25).
...but what I DO NOT see in my community - except for less than a handful of families - is a father’s desire and dedication to point their children to the Savior and Almighty God in Spirit and Truth.
What I have found as I have talked with fathers throughout the years as God’s fisherman is that they see Biblical truth as relevant, want absolutely NOTHING to do with Biblical reality and are quite zealous in “protecting” their children from the precious truths and promises of Almighty God which He has given unto the whole world (John 3:16-21, Eph. 2:8-9, 1 John 4:10).
...they want absolutely NOTHING to do with Biblical reality and are quite zealous in “protecting” their children from the precious truths and promises of Almighty God which He has given unto the whole world.
As a matter of fact I can begin to feel their rage as our conversations lead to talking about the Bible and salvation, which ONLY comes by faith in the Savior of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ (John 3:16-17, 14:6, Acts 4:12, Rom. 10:2-4). These dear sincere moderate/conservative selfless fathers - when put in a corner - will manifest their anti God/Christ rejecting hearts and attitude and become quite offended and sometimes even down right hateful to those who personally know Christ as Savior and the Gospel message which is presented (Acts 16:29-31, 1 Cor. 15:1-4).
What is revealed by our conversation is that they truly believe they are already PERFECT before Almighty God because of the selfless sacrifice and “good works” to others and in particularly their children, ever missing that they are fallen creatures of Adam’s race and in desperate need of God’s salvation (Isa. 1:18, 55:6, Rom. 3:23, 10:2-4, Titus 3:5-7). Tragically what these dear sincere father’s do when they REJECT Divine REALITY and Almighty God’s saving grace is to instill in their children the same godless seed of existence WITHOUT Almighty God’s Word and Person in Spirit and Truth, EVER continuing the lie of Satan and damming themselves and their children in their unbelief and godless mindset (Rom. 10:2-4, 2 Cor. 4:3-4, 11:13-15, Jude 1:10). Of course Almighty God’s saving grace is always there for the child to be led to the Lord by other vessels outside of his unbelieving father (Psalm 27:10), but tragically the majority of children will follow their father’s godless example of self righteousness (Rom. 6:23, Eph. 2:8-9).
...the ETERNAL Father is entirely a better father then the dear sincere concerned earthly fathers of this fallen world.
The Lord Jesus spoke to those unbelieving fathers of His day who were sincere and concerned about seeking their children’s well being in a dark and trying day. He stated these powerful words of rebuke and REALITY to these individuals - in particular fathers - to help them comprehend that the ETERNAL Father is entirely a better father then the dear sincere concerned earthly fathers of this fallen world. Jesus stated, “Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent. If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” (Matt. 7:9-11)
'You Being Evil!
Indeed we are “evil” in Almighty God’s eyes without Christ, but how many “#1 Dad’s” fully comprehend what Almighty God is trying to reveal to them REALITY and His ETERNAL love.
My dear fathers and friends, Almighty God loves you and wants the best for you and your precious children. He sent His Son to die on the cross for your transgressions against Him and for Christ to be our propitiation and Savior (John 3:16-17, 1 John 4:10). Do not be a fool and dismiss REALITY, but be objective and receive it with your whole heart (John 1:12).
My dear fathers and friends, Almighty God loves you and wants the best for you and your precious children!
This Father’s Day I pray that if you do not know the Savior in Spirit and Truth that you would be objective and have an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying to you about Jesus Christ for you and your children (Rev. 22:17). My dear friends, May it be even so! May it be that you will become all that the ETERNAL Father would have you to be (Rom. 8:29)!
The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!
DJP I.F.
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