Sunday Snippet: Se7en Things a Father can Give his Children…

Se7en Things a Dad can give his children:

1. He can give his heart: Just the slightest rattle of the front gate has everyone dashing to see of it their “father person.” Every departure, if it be for a day at the office or a quick dash down the road, is an important one – with se7en + 1 hugs to see him on his way.
Malachi 4:6 He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.

2. He can give them rest: My kids think there is nothing better than hanging out on the couch with their dad, wiling away their time together.
Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

3. He can give them adventures: He will take all his kids down the road at dusk, they will conquer fears, they’ll cross dangerous fields and return home safely having hunted down a quart of milk.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

4. He can give them a family: He has certainly given them a team of siblings. While my husband is no athlete, he and his gang make a great team. He wouldn’t dream of tackling a project without the help of his kids. – even if it is making pizza on Saturday night – everyone gets a turn to help.
Psalm 128:3 …your children will be like olive shoots around your table.

5. He can give them their needs: He doesn’t just provide the everyday stuff, he fulfills those extra things – sometimes things that they urgently need and sometimes things they want… not always material things. Sometimes our kids might need an hour or two out alone with their dad… it is something they need and something that only he can provide.
Luke 11:11-13 Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,How much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

6. He can give them life lessons: He teaches us about being faithful and how to pray to their Father in Heaven.
1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

7. He can give them strength: He teaches by example, he expects them to behave well and to go the extra mile when they are called too. And the kids love to rise to his expectations.
Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke,because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

And the se7en + 1th thing:
8. He can give them confidence: He relies on them and signs them up: For jobs at church; for dinner guests; for all day guests… for all sorts of things. He is believes in what his kids can do and, while they don’t always do what he expects them to do, they do not disappoint him.
Psalm 127:5 Blessed is the Man whose quiver is full of them.They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

Hope you had a great Father’s Day where ever you are!!!