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June 16, 2024
1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. New International Version
FIND A FATHER
1 Corinthians 4:15 For you may have countless instructors in Christ, but you don’t have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Christian Standard Bible
Statistics about fatherless children in America:
• 85% of youths in prison come from fatherless homes
• 71% of high school dropouts come from fatherless homes
• 90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes
• 60% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes
SOURCE: National Center for Fathering
When male mentoring relationships are introduced into a fatherless child’s life:
• 55% more likely to enroll in college
• 78% more likely to volunteer regularly
• 90% of them are interested in becoming a mentor themselves
• 130% more likely to hold leadership positions
• 46% less likely to use drugs
• 81% more likely to participate in sports or extracurricular activities
When the father is first to accept Christ, there is a 93% probability everyone else in the household follows.
SOURCE: Life WayResearch
Malachi 4:6 He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers [a reconciliation produced by repentance], … Amplified Bible
PICK A FIGHT
Men are best in a battle.
Revelation 19:11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. New International Version
Revelation 19:14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. New International Version
“Most men are willing to die to protect the people they love, not many figure out how to live for them.” - Craig Groeschel
2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring, when kings go forth to battle, David sent Joab with his servants and all Israel, and they ravaged the Ammonites [country] and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
KILL COMFORT
2 Samuel 11:2 One evening David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king’s house, when from there he saw a woman bathing; and she was very lovely to behold. Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Comfort is the enemy to my calling.
DECLARE WAR
Joel 3:9 Say to the nations far and wide: “Get ready for war! Call out your best warriors. Let all your fighting men advance for the attack. 10 Hammer your plow shares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Train even your weaklings to be warriors. 11 Come quickly, all you nations everywhere. Gather together in the valley.” And now, O Lord, call out your warriors! New Living Translation