...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. Paul was giving Timothy instruction about being a true father to your children. 1 Corinthians 4:15-16 (NKJV) “For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Therefore, I urge you, imitate me.” Dads, can our children imitate the lives we have lived before them or have we left them wondering what true Christianity is all about.
Because of my love for Holy Spirit and because today is Father’s Day, how can we tie the role of a father to the power and in-filling of God’s 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. Dads, it is important that you walk in Holy Spirit before your children. They need an example of what the Spirit-filled life is all about. Galatians 5:22-25 (NKJV) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
Many fathers are intoxicated by their work 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! When I was a much younger pastor I would go to many ministerial meetings and God gave me the wisdom to listen more than I talked. I listened to older ministers with tears in their eyes talking about how their children were away from God. They would say, “I should have been there for my kids.” Enough said! 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! Happy Father’s Day!
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