“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” – Mark 12:30 (NIV)
Apostle Paul encouraged the Ephesians to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5). We are also encouraged to be imitators of God and to walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and gave Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God, a sweet-smelling aroma. When we do this as fathers, we secure our family’s legacy from generation to generation since we set great examples for our child/children to follow.
Every day, circumstances remind us that we are not consumed because of God’s love. His Son, Jesus Christ, intercedes for us (Romans 8:34). It is not our own doing. We must do the same for our children; intercede on their behalf.
Benefits of our Father’s Love:
- Every aspect of our lives is tied to His work at Calvary – His Crucifixion — our very lives.
- His precious blood protects us.
- We receive financial, emotional, spiritual, and physical benefits.
- God’s love gives meaning and direction; we are not forgotten.
In return, we must love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbours as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). These are the greatest commandments that we are given.
Thus, we must love our biological father. Yes, they do make mistakes, but they also make tremendous sacrifices for their children. Hence, as we celebrate Father’s Day universally, remember the Bible commands us to honour our fathers and mothers that our days may be prolonged and happy on earth (Ephesians 6:2-3). Children, therefore, should be a blessing to their parents. Let’s display gratitude this Father’s Day and receive God’s promise.
Read: Proverbs 17:6; Matthew 19:17-19
Bible Reading Guide: Psalm 74: 1-9; Acts 9:32-43; Acts 10:1-23; 2 Samuel 23:8-39; 2 Samuel 24