Being a father is a high-risk, high-reward job. Once that little bundle of joy is placed in your arms for the first time, your joy is unmatched. You immediately begin to think of all that this little life could become as you marvel at God’s handiwork.
Before too long reality sets in. “Wow, I am responsible for this little life. I have to protect her. Care for him. Make sure they grow to adulthood.” It requires sacrifice and service of the highest caliber. You must risk your very life in order to faithfully fulfill your fatherly duties. You do not know if you will be successful of even if this little person will love you the way you love her. He may reject you at every chance.
But the reward is so sweet! The first time she grabs your finger and won’t let go. Those first words, first steps, even the first time he spits up all over you are precious moments. Then comes the first day of school, playing sports, recitals, family trips, graduation, college, marriage. Then before you know your little baby is having babies of her own.
Fatherhood is challenging. But take heart!! God is rich in grace and mercy toward his children. We need not fear this most high calling. He will go with us. He will keep us. He will generously grant wisdom to all who ask without doubting.
Fathers, we have a great responsibility once that little life is placed in our care, but we have a greater Father who generously graces us with what we need to see fatherhood through.
Look to Jesus. Trust in Him. Point your children to Him. Teach them the Word.
Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
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