Children of the Father's House

Donna Braman
Guidance Series

THE CHILDREN OF THE FATHER'S HOUSE

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 6:20-22

God tells us "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters." 2 Corinthians 6:18.

The word tells us quite a bit about what kind of heavenly Father we have as well as living principles with your earthly parents. The wisdom of Solomon says, Good friend, follow your father's good advice; don't wander off from your mother's teachings.  Wrap yourself in them from head to foot; wear them like a scarf around your neck.  Wherever you walk, they'll guard you; when you wake up, they'll tell you what's next.

Honor your father and mother.  Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God will give you. I was well into my thirties before this truth sunk in; that honor of my parents was contingent to me living long and my prosperity. That kind of lack of knowledge causes a lot of us to perish in the fulfillment of our lives.

So now, in the Kingdom family Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father.  That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call us his brothers and sisters. Jesus also tells us that whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother. How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1. As the father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. That little bit of fear is what produces respect with the heavenly father as well as with the earthly parents.

The bible tells us to train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.  He says that when you left the womb he cradled you, since the moment of birth he has been your God and watched over you. For this reason, I bow my knees to the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.

SEED WORD: For those who are without earthly parents or have parents who have fallen short of their duties as a parent the Lord has this to say to you: For my father and mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take you in and cradle and nurture you. Psalm 27:10  He says in his word; "I am the Father to the fatherless, defender of widows-this is God, whose dwelling is holy.  God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. Psalm 68:5-6. I lost my earthly father when I was a young child, but I can honestly say that my new husband and his family has been the greatest gift my heavenly father has ever given me. If you have parents today tell them you love them and show God thankfulness for them this holiday season. No one has a perfect family, but the thankfulness and respect for the one he has given you is dependent on the longevity of your own life!