He loved them and helped discipline and provide for them on their 40-year journey to the Promised Land. Moses was the father of two sons, Gershom and Eliezer, yet he also served as a father figure to the entire Hebrew people as they escaped from slavery in Egypt. Modern fathers may often feel they are in a thankless role, but God is always pleased by their devotion He bravely carried out the task God assigned to him. What could be more relevant today? Noah was far from perfect, but he was humble and protective of his family. Noah stands out among fathers in the Bible as a man who clung to God in spite of the wickedness all around him. Isaac was the child of promise he followed God, but still modeled the same weakness Abraham had. Impatience, fear and a tendency to lie under pressure were a few of Abraham’s weaknesses revealed in the biblical account of his life. He also had courage to face a powerful enemy coalition.Ībraham also had weaknesses, like all of us. He was well-respected and successful in his occupation. God tested Abraham severely in more than one instance and Abraham demonstrated extraordinary faith, trust and obedience to the will of God. Abraham was a man, who had an amazing faith in God,īut he still had weaknesses that he modeled before his son, Isaac.Ībraham had great strengths. God made you a man, He can show you how to be a good father.įatherhood does come with a manual, it’s called, the bible. You don’t have to be Superman to be a super father! ¯ “Fifth Commandment: Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” - Exodus 20:12 ¯ “By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” - Charles Wadsworth ¯ “My grandfather always said that living is like licking honey off a thorn.” - Louis Adamic ¯ “It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.” - Unknown. ¯ “I would say my greatest achievement in life right now - my greatest achievement period is – and I’m still trying to achieve it - is to be a wonderful father to my kids.” - Bo Jackson Bookmark these Bible verses for fathers to share with your dad, stepdad, husband, or grandfather on Father's Day and year round.¯ “Mothers, play an important role as the heart of the home, but this in no way lessens the equally important role fathers should play, as head of the home, in nurturing, training, and loving their children.” - Ezra Taft Benson Telling your dad or father figure that you admire and respect their selflessness, support, and even faith - if that's something that's important to him you both - will mean more to him than you'll ever know. No matter how you choose to express your love and admiration for your father, it’s important to take a moment to say thank you. You could add the verses to a special Christian Father’s Day gift, use one for a thoughtful Father's Day Instagram caption, or send them in an email along with links to Father’s Day songs that remind you of Dad. If your father is a religious person, sharing Bible verses for Father’s Day could be a good idea, too. You can give them a Father’s Day gift, or write them a Father’s Day card. Father's Day is the perfect time to show the special dad (or father figure) in your life that you love and appreciate them. And though it may be a tradition that doesn't seem as exciting as other holidays, it's an important occasion. Each and every year, Father’s Day comes around.
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