Father’s Day!

A day set aside to celebrate our earthly fathers and to express love to them.  Many of us our fathers have passed away but I am sure that their influence is still with us in some way or the other. There are times that I do something or say something and I realize that is exactly what my dad would have done or said. The impact of a father on his children cannot be measured but rest assured that it is one of the most important jobs on the planet.

So how can we tie the role of a father to the power and in-filling of the Holy Spirit?  I am so glad you asked! The Apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5:18 (NLT) “Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit...”  What is Paul saying here?  He is saying do not be intoxicated by anything that will destroy your life but rather be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Many fathers are intoxicated by their work (or whatever) and spending way too much valuable time away from their families and away from their heavenly Father. I exhort you, fathers, to not get caught up with anything or anyone who distracts you from your God given responsibilities. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and lead your family into God’s presence at home and church!  Remember Jesus’ words: John 10:10 (NLT) “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.”  Get baptized in the Holy Spirit and lead your family!