Quote from the book, Husbands and Fathers. Your authority as a husband and father, therefore, depends on your being in submission to Jesus. If you are truly submitted to Him as your Head, all the authority of heaven will flow down through you into your family, and you will function effectively as its head. If you are not in subjection to Jesus, on the other hand, you may put forth a great deal of fleshly effort—you may shout and stamp your feet; you may get angry and even violent—but you will still lack one thing: the genuine, God-given authority that alone can make you an effective head to your family. Being a father is a calling of God just as sacred as being an evangelist or a pastor. If God had called you to either of those ministries, you would not depend solely on your own ability. You would seek Him for the special grace you would need to succeed. In the same way, therefore, trust God for the grace you need to be a successful father. Here are some words from Hebrews 4:16 to encourage you: Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Recognize that through Jesus you have direct access to the throne of God, who rules the entire universe and has every situation and person under His control. Take note, too, that it is a throne of grace, from which is dispensed the free, unmerited favor of God to all who come through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. You are invited to come boldly, not hesitantly or doubtfully.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 18:00:00 +0000
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