Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures in our congregation. Today, we honor the vital role fathers play in shaping their children’s lives through unwavering faith and guidance. Let’s remember the legacy of faith passed down through generations, inspiring us to live with integrity and devotion. This enduring faith guides us daily and shapes our values. Just as fathers lead their families, Christ leads us to victory. Even in the face of profound tragedy, steadfast faith and trust in God’s plan encourage us to find peace in trusting Him.
Today is not about criticizing dads or highlighting their shortcomings; it’s a day to encourage fathers and help them find ways to mend past mistakes so everyone can heal and move forward. For some, celebrating Father’s Day is easy because they had wonderful dads, while for others, it’s painful due to difficult relationships or absent fathers. Regardless of where you fall, remember that you don’t have to suffer because of someone else’s failures; you can be a victor because of grace. Fathers have a profound influence on their children, serving as their first role model, and the Bible provides numerous examples of fatherhood, both good and bad. The greatest gifts a father can give are living a life of integrity, being emotionally available, prioritizing family and spiritual leadership, encouraging potential, and demonstrating unconditional love. By applying these biblical principles and practical steps, fathers can build stronger, healthier relationships with their children, creating a legacy of love and faithfulness that will endure for generations.
Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
In 1 John 4:16-17, it says, “And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.”
This scripture reveals that God’s love for us is as continuous and intense as His love for the Son.
Just as there is a constant flow of love between the Father and the Son in heaven, so too does this love extend to us.
The phrase “as He is” highlights the Son’s perpetual love relationship with the Father, and in the same manner, we are loved by God.
The love the Father has for the Son extends to us because we are united with Christ; we too are objects of the Father’s love, both during Christ’s earthly life and now in His heavenly life.
This profound truth is illustrated in passages such as John 15:9, where Jesus says, “As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love,” and Ephesians 1:6, which speaks of us being “accepted in the beloved.”
Understanding that we are loved with the same intensity as the Son should give us great comfort and assurance, especially in difficult times.
Moreover, this love is perfected in us, giving us boldness on the day of judgment because we are as Christ is in this world.
Romans 8:1 reassures us, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
This perfected love allows us to live boldly and confidently, free from fear of judgment.
Knowing that we are loved as Christ is loved drives out fear and enables us to stand firm in our faith.
Embrace this truth and let it transform your life, for nothing can separate us from God’s love.
Until Tomorrow
With A Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Jackson
MONDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Joe Shelnutt
Kathryn Raines
Tom Graham (Sandra’s Husband)
John McClain’s Mother
Amy Garner’s Mom & Dad
Coly/Connor – Allison’s G’sons
Dan Haines
Darlene Wiggins
David Burnette
Denise Hulsey – Jordan’s G’mother
Donnie Butler’s Dad
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Ed Mays
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Faith Burnette
Freddie May’s Mom
George & Linda Alexander
James Burnette
Joanie/Jeanie Mom
Jodi Bateman
June Cronan’s Sister
Kailey Bateman
Kim McClain’s Mother
Krista Hilscher
Larry Barker
Lillanna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Linda Hodges’ Sister
Lonzo Christin
Lori Blount’s Mother
Marynell Ford
Maureen Brown
Michael Stanley
Nora Allison
Pastor Driskell
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Scott Lanier
Tom Witcher