A Godly And Holy Father Is A Blessing To The Family And A Light In The Community

"In a day when fathers are disappearing, write something further on fatherhood." Pleased to oblige!

Almighty God has provided two roles exclusively for males - that of husband and father.

Behind the whole concept of fatherhood lies the Fatherhood of God, and one day Jesus Christ will come back for His bride, the Church, and therein lies the concept of the husband. Now, so many in 'modern society' have wandered far away from these vital concepts.

It was Jesus Christ who gave people the ability to know God as Father, and even to call God, Father.
No man can come to the Father except through Jesus.

Jesus is the way, but the Father is the destination. The ultimate purpose of Jesus is to bring us into a direct personal intimate relationship with God the Father.

This revelation is unique to the Christian Faith.

Many have a warped idea of what the role and function of a father should be.

How repulsive to see on television a father pathetically portrayed as a weak insipid ineffective male.

It was a privileged educational experience for me to be with that Pastor and Headmaster, in Kampala, Uganda, as they shared how they were seeking to teach 400 orphans to become men.

"We will train you to become men! You will face hardships, but we will encourage you to overcome them. Do not simply grow up to be a male, but decide to become a man who will act responsibly."

There is an enemy who hates God, and he will do anything to attack that which represents God upon the earth, by seeking to discredit, destroy and finally dispose of it.

A number of years ago an inaccurate and misleading phrase, 'juvenile delinquent' was used frequently. I found it not only awkward, but untrue, as I came across more and more delinquent parents.

It is not a word frequently used when describing someone - 'godly' - but 'godly' and father can easily go together.

Another equally unused description of a person is 'holy', but both 'godly' and 'holy' express the qualities and characteristics, which God looks for in a man or woman. They matter even in these current times.

These words have almost dropped out of our everyday vocabulary - even in the language used in the Church. What do they mean?

Holy is derived from old English word signifying being whole or healthy - quite simple, and much to be desired.

In the ancient Hebrew language, in which the Old Testament is written, the word 'holy' is used over 80 times in the book of Leviticus alone, and it means, set apart, or marked off - that which is different, separate, sacred.

The related word in the Latin is sanctis implying consecrated, or even blameless.

In the New Testament we are clearly taught that everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, and that the living Jesus knows how to rescue godly men from trials.

Is it not strange that those who choose to live as God would have them live are warned of persecution, and persecution is presently spreading rapidly all around our world.

Holiness is a unique aspect of God's nature. The light of Jesus Christ reveals the darkness and people resent darkness being exposed.

Jesus was holy, blameless, pure, and set apart from sinners, yet He mixed with them and continues to do so. Aren't you glad?

It is God the Holy Spirit who draws, attracts, separates, reveals and ultimately sanctifies. He always takes the initiative and man responds. What a responsibility - but what a joy!

Being godly and content is to be highly valued, and to pursue being godly is commended - and such a father will be an immense blessing to his family, and a shining light in the community around him.