“For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exhibit self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be able to teach. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, peace loving, and not one who loves money. He must manage his own family well, with children who respect and obey him. For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?” 1 Timothy 3:2-5
Daddy,
I will never forget the first time I read this passage, I was in college and I called to tell you how you truly fulfilled all of these requirements and how excited and proud I was to see so much of Jesus in you.
I can remember you laughing all while expressing one of your greatest qualities-humbleness
You are so rare daddy and I hope you know how truly amazing you are! The qualities expressed in this passage are the very qualities Jesus used to design you, and what an amazing design you are.
You have never let the circumstances of life hinder your walk with the Lord. Your steadfast faithfulness and your unwavering commitment to do what is pleasing in the eyes of the Lord has become the very thing I admire most.
Along with your commitment to your family, your get up and drive 11 hours to be here in the middle of the night because you’re needed, your love that is expressed through every hug, every kiss, and every heart to heart conversation that last into the morning hours.
My words will never be able to express how blessed I am to have an earthly father as great as you.
You have patterned your life after your heavenly Father and because of that we get to see a picture of Jesus every day.
Thank You daddy for being the walking reflection of Christ and for always making sure I knew who my true Father was and is-Jesus. I am eternally grateful and forever saved.
Happy Father’s Day
I love you!
