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(Colossians 1:15)
Paul Overstreet recorded a song awhile back entitled: "My Father In Me." It is so true that in many cases, children resemble their parents, in looks, actions, attitudes, and yes, life values.
The Apostle Paul (in our text) said that Jesus was the the "image of the invisible God." When He came to this world, He showed us the Father (John 14:9-10) He showed His Father's wisdom, love, and power.
This Sunday will be "Father's Day." And I think about my father, and how I resemble him in looks, and somewhat in behavior. But most of all I think about what He instilled in me as a child. I know that my father loved the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe that my father was proud of me in entering the ministry. He had the opportunity to hear me preach. I am not sure what he was thinking, but I am confident that it was a proud thought of "That's my boy up there!" He instilled in me, a love for the Lord, and a love for people. My father had a way of saying what needed to be said to people, and at the same time, not causing them to become angry, with what he said.
As fathers, we need to think about the affect and influence we have on our children. No, none of us are perfect, and when we are wrong, we need to own up to it. But when people look at our children, may they see the best of us, in their character, attitudes, and commitment, to our Lord Jesus Christ!
May our children see, our heavenly Father, in us! GP
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