“The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you rejoice.” Proverbs 23:24-25 NKJV
The character and lifestyle of children affect the joy elevation of fathers and mothers.
When children live with godly principles in righteousness and wisdom, as they enter into a relationship with Jesus by faith, an upward perspective or paradigm lift ensues in the hearts of their parents. They elevate the family's standards of living to a whole new spiritual realm. Drawing a child to God to become righteous and wise by grace through faith in Jesus Christ is every parents' highest call. Great joy it is when fathers and mothers watch their children walk with God.
So, as children to parents who loved us the best they know how - flawed and imperfect as they are, we too have a call. We are to stand righteous in God's sight by faith in Jesus. Depend on Him. It's for our good to honor those who raised us. It is written: ““Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”” (Ephesians 6:1-3 NIV)
Hence, we are to walk rightly and wisely! And be reminded ourselves with these words: “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.” (Psalm 127:3-5 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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