Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father’s Day! I hope that today is a special day of recognition for the time and effort you have invested into your children.

In this society of broken homes, a godly father is truly someone to be treasured. Those of us who had a godly father should regularly thank our heavenly Father for such a wonderful gift. However, I suspect that some here did not have a godly father. If that is your case, you do have a Father in God — and He will never fail you!

Perhaps some of you weren’t the godliest of fathers. Perhaps you have regrets over your lifestyle or management of time when your children were young. Even if your children are grown and live far away, I encourage all you men to live a life (now) that provides a godly example to your children and to the world. Perhaps today will be a day of reconciliation and restoration of your relationship with your children!

Yet, we must recognize that we cannot make all the choices for our children. As Joshua reminded the people, “choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve … But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15).” So, I encourage you all to choose wisely and live accordingly. Whether you are a father or not, set a good example of a godly life — God may use your example in ways you will never know.

This morning’s Father’s Day message will focus on leading your family through these uncertain times. While a pastor could give a number of pointers that may or may not pass the test of time, the pointers we will consider have stood the test of time and come from God’s Word.

In His grip,
Pastor Decker