Honoring Fathers

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 

In the same way, let your light see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 

For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. Galatians 3:26

We will soon be giving honor to our fathers as we celebrate Father’s Day. It is fortunate that we have a special calendar day to call attention and give thanks to our Dad. According to our Ten Commandments, we are expected to give honor and respect to our Dad at all times. This day recalls important memories when he provided support, protection, encouragement, knowledge, love and even punishment.

As the result of our Christian faith, we also have a Heavenly Father to give honor and thanks. In the Bible, we are repeatedly taught that we are the children of God. Gratefully, we have the assurance of a Heavenly Father, a Savior, who loves us and can provide the safety, comfort, or assurance we might need at any moment in our daily lives. By turning to our Heavenly Father and involving Him into our lives and hearts, He too can and will provide fatherly comfort and assurance that we need. Believe and rest assured in Him. 

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, may we be comforted and thankful by the knowledge that you are always there for us if we will just turn to you and ask.  As your children, we give You honor for providing fatherly care and concern.  We give You thanks for being there for us.  Amen

Lauren L Holcombe