Everlasting Father

America is in need of dads and fathers who are engaged with their sons and daughters.  Nothing is more rewarding than being a parent, even with the cultural challenges we face. All dads fall short of what fathers could be, But nothing is more rewarding than our relationship with our Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6:  For to us a child is born,

        to us a son is given;

    and the government shall be upon his shoulder,

        and his name shall be called

    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

        Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.)

The presence of our Everlasting Father, eager to be engaged in our daily lives, gives us the resources we need.  He is patiently waiting for us to turn to Him, never forcing us to follow His Way.  He is always loving and forgiving, providing hope when there is no other hope.  Our Father provides Light in the darkness and confusion of our world, showing us His path one step at a time.  

Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we are welcomed into our Father’s provision.  The conscious choice to follow Him allows us to have access to His love, giving a purpose to live that is greater than ourselves. We need an Everlasting Father who never gives up on us, who is generous in wisdom, giving us guidance, warning, and grace for each day.  

Our need to be present and engaged with our sons and daughters is outmatched by our need to be present and engaged with our Everlasting Father. May we worship the One who came as a child in a manger and who is our Everlasting Father.

““The deceiver is cursed who has an acceptable male in his flock and makes a vow but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the Lord of Armies, “and my name will be feared among the nations.”

‭‭Malachi‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬ ‭CSB‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/1713/mal.1.14.CSB

we need a Father who will come to us and be generous in love and generous in wisdom, and the generosity of the Fatherhood of God is all over the Proverbs. He gives, and He gives, and He gives, guidance and warning and grace and deliverance and promises because He loves us. You're never without a father because you have a Father in heaven who loves you and will generously unfold His wisdom to you

Like moms, many dads also seem to appreciate the benefits of parenthood: 54% reported that parenting is rewarding all of the time, as did 52% of moms. Meanwhile, 46% of fathers and 41% of mothers said they find parenting enjoyable all of the time.

many of today’s fathers find it challenging to balance work and family life. About half of working dads (52%) said in 2015 that it is very or somewhat difficult to do so

men face a lot of pressure to support their family financially, while 49% said men face a lot of pressure to be an involved parent. In contrast, 77% said women face a lot of pressure to be an involved parent, and 40% said women face a lot of pressure to support their family financially.

While they’re spending more time with their children, many dads feel they’re not doing enough.

Dads are also less positive about their own parenting abilities than are moms. 

A sizable minority of childless men (44% of those 18 to 49) hope to become fathers at some point, and another 35% are unsure if they want to become parents, 

Our Everlasting Father helps us to be better Dads. Without His consistent patience, love, forgiveness, or security, I would have made a huge mess of our family. There is no comparing these qualities to my own father or grandfathers. Their short tempers and bitterness said it all. I knew that I wanted to take a different path than continue these character traits.  Our Everlasting Father knows our every flaw but loves us anyway. We have a long list of worship topics to praise Him in what He provides, never failing to be with us. 

By his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus welcomes us into his family. He is the door by which we have access to God. He lavishes his fatherly love upon us, and we are blessed with all the rights and privileges of being his children. No longer separated, lost, alienated, and alone, we live forever as the sons and daughters of the King.

we need a Father who will come to us and be generous in love and generous in wisdom, and the generosity of the Fatherhood of God is all over the Proverbs. He gives, and He gives, and He gives, guidance and warning and grace and deliverance and promises because He loves us. You're never without a father because you have a Father in heaven who loves you and will generously unfold His wisdom to you!

What is Going on Behind the Scenes of History?

In our western culture, many people assume history is aimless: ‘Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing’ (as Shakespeare put it in *Macbeth*). On the other hand many Eastern religions tend to regard history as either circular or illusory, moving toward perfection and global unity. Marxists understand history in terms of class struggle between those who have and those who do not. 

In contrast to all these views, Scripture sees history as moving in a linear trajectory towards a climax when every knee will bow to the Prince of Peace and the LORD of Armies. The birth of Jesus into poverty, to a young girl at an appointed time, should rivet our attention to the One who is coming again.