An Amazing Father

This is that time of year when we honor fathers. I am reminded of the story of the three boys who are in the schoolyard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50." The second boy says, "That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, and they give him $100." The third boy says, "I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon. And it takes eight people to collect all the money!" I suppose all of us could give personal accolades that if entered into a contest would make our father a blue ribbon winner. When you think about it there are no adequate words to describe the sacrifice dads make for their children.  While it can be said that some disregard their responsibility, the majority go far beyond the call of duty to provide for the needs of their family.  The reason being—they have the perfect role model to emulate.  The bible is very descriptive in letting us know that our heavenly Father is a loving provider that constantly seeks what is best for His children. He walks behind us covering our past.  He walks with us helping to order our present, and He walks before us helping to secure our future.  He is a “constant present help in the time of need.”  In other words He has us covered. Therefore, we have no need to worry or be afraid.  To do so is to doubt His faithfulness and His presence in our lives. Elizabeth Cheney explains the anatomy of doubtful behavior when writing:  

“Said the Robin to the Sparrow, I should really like to know

Why these anxious human beings rush around and worry so,

Said the Sparrow to the Robin, Friend, I think that it must be

That they have no Heavenly Father, Such as cares for you and me.”   

In our celebration of Father’s day may we not sit in the audience of the anxious, but may we be overwhelmed with confidence knowing that we have “An Amazing Father.”