The Father's Voice

Bill Gates revolutionized the computer world by creating a method for all programs on a computer to speak the same "language." Before "Windows" each program on a computer worked independently of the others and had to be separately opened and closed before another program could be accessed.
With "Windows" the programs are unique, but able to "talk" to each other because they are in the same "environment." Thanks to Gates' genius, working on a home computer is now fun, fast and focused compared to life before this revolution.

The Father's Voice
It’s a tragedy for young ministers and sons to align themselves with people who can’t speak their destiny. Too many ministers have been misnamed by those who prophesied their defeat instead of their destiny; because of the lack of a Spiritual Father who can't "speak" their language.

Sons need their father's blessings.
Jacob refused to die until he had blessed his sons. Genesis 49:1, 33
Moses blessed the children of Israel before his death. Deuteronomy 33:1
Jesus didn't begin His earthly ministry without His Heavenly Father’s blessing.

1. Fathers Speak With Authority
A. No one speaks like a father speaks.
B. True authority comes from God. Matthew 28:18
C. Fathers have been delegated by God to represent Him.
D. The abuse of authority does not give us the right to become rebels. Romans 13:1-2
E. Understanding spiritual authority is one of the great conflicts of the church.

2. Fathers Speak With Knowledge
A. God gave us parents to care for us until we are able to provide for ourselves.
B. Parents sacrifice to educate their children.
C. Everything we learn in life comes through other people.
D. “Train up a child in the way he should go.” Proverbs 22:6
E. The education and training we receive as youth equips us to find fulfillment as adults.

3. Fathers Speak With Wisdom
A. Wisdom is the ability to properly use knowledge.
B. “Wise people store up knowledge.” Proverbs 10:14
C. Sin makes fools of us. Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 21:15

It has often been said that, "it's best to learn from your mistakes." I believe that it's "good" to learn from your mistakes, but it's "best" to learn from someone else's mistakes. Thus never having to make that mistake yourself.
Let's be honest, there's not enough time in the world to make all the mistakes possible. I'd rather not waste my time and character learning the hard way. A Father's voice is the safeguard.

This is why it's important to hear and know the voice of a Spiritual Father. In looking at these three points, I have discovered there are plenty of people who speak with knowledge but lack wisdom.
A Spiritual Father is one who has knowledge, speaks with wisdom, with the authority you've submitted to in order to grow as a spiritual son.

We must recognize our father's voice.



(inspired by: Dale Yerton)

The Father's Eyes

In Genesis, God introduces a life principle. It's called; Every living thing reproduces after itself.

At this point of my life I have concluded that I'd rather reproduce sons rather than servants.

In my last post, I started sharing some characteristics of a Spiritual Father, mainly because I have discovered there is an overwhelming cry from us young guys looking for fathers. (Malachi 4:5-6)
I pray these thoughts, inspired by one of my Spiritual Fathers, will bring some insight on who to look for as a Spiritual Father and what to become as you raise Spiritual Sons.

Young Warriors Need Old War Horses
Every young man needs someone who has been there and done that because Fathers look at life from a different perspective. Spiritual Fathers looks for sons, instead of enemies. He looks for grandsons, instead of giants. Relationships are his greatest treasures.

1. Fathers See Potential
A. Anyone with normal perception can see who we are today.
B. Fathers have the ability to see who we can be tomorrow.
C. They can see things in us which we can’t see ourselves.

2. Fathers See Problems
A. This is what makes a father’s counsel so valuable.
B. He can’t fight our battles or kill our giants, but he can share wisdom he has learned from a thousand battles he’s won.

3. Fathers See Promises
A. They know God is a good God, and that He’s in control.
B. They’re optimistic about the future.
C. Because of their faith they’re able to inspire future generations.
D. When we place our faith in the promises of God, it gives us the confidence needed to overcome the difficulties of life.

I believe there is nothing more tragic than a youth who has already given up on life. At a time when he or she should be killing giants, they've been reduced to a life of defeat. Scripture tell us that the "young men will see visions and your old men will dream dreams." (Acts 2:17)

To me the difference between a vision and a dream is much like the previews to a movie and the actual movie. Spiritual Fathers know their "movies" will be fulfilled by their grandchildren and by helping their sons piece together and work through the "previews."

There are problems in life, but life isn't a problem.
Life is a challenge waiting to be conquered.
Conquering can be achieved with Fathers in our life.

As you look for Spiritual Fathers, also pray about who you can be a Spiritual Father to.

Blessings!



(inspired by: Dale Yerton)

A Father's Heart

I've come to find out that I've been carrying a lot of hurt due to a lack of having Spiritual Fathers in my life. Because of that, I've also caused a lot of hurt by not being and responding to those near me, who looked to me, to be a spiritual father to them.
I didn't know this at first, even though I've been able to quickly point out a lack of "father-ship" in my life, I failed to understand and connect the dots between being hurt and lack of spiritual father-ship.

Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers....(1Corinthians 4:15)

That word "many" is what jumps out to me. I do have one in my life currently, with the introduction to one more that has just been birthed over last weekend.
But many?
Sadly, no.
I personally think that in life it is important to have spiritual fathers that are far and some that are close.

Here is why we all need "many" Spiritual Fathers in our lives.
A Father's Heart
1. Fathers Give Us Identification
A. Children must know who they are.
B. We must know who we are to know where we’re going.

2. Fathers Give Us Impartation
A. When Jesus was baptized in water He received the Holy Spirit. Matthew 4:16
B. Paul imparted gifts to Timothy by the laying of hands. I Timothy 1:6

3. Fathers Give Us an Inheritance
A. It’s a father’s delight to bless his children.
B. It’s God’s will to bless your children to accomplish more. Deuteronomy 30:5
C. They should exceed us.

Perhaps, you're like me and have struggled to fully walk in the destiny God has for you. I suggest finding a person (or many persons) who has a father's heart in raising up spiritual sons and daughters.

I'll share in the next few post more characteristics of a Father.

Blessings!


(Inspired by: Dale Yerton)