I remember the time I went to a nearby airport to look at the small airplanes. I have always enjoyed just looking at or watching them take off and land. While there, I noticed a man pushing a small airplane out of a hanger and putting a for sale sign on it. I went over and talked to him. He said he needed to sell it so he could pay his daughter’s college tuition. He said he loved flying very much, but he loved his daughter more and she was more important.
Fathers make sacrifices and endure hardships for their families. When fathers take the responsibility of providing for, protecting and leading their families, (and not excluding or omitting God, Deuteronomy 4:9,10) what a beautiful thing it is, (Proverbs 20:7, Ephesians 6:1-4).
Next Sunday will be Father’s Day; maybe we can pay a little extra attention to fathers. A cup of coffee or his favorite breakfast is good, but a simple hug or a thank you could even be better. We might call them on the phone or get them a small gift. If they have passed on, thank God for them.
I remember my father's love and devotion to his family, but I also remember the Love God the Father and Jesus Christ His Son has for me, (John 3:16).
I really enjoy and remember a little hug with a thank you more than a gift. See you in Church next Sunday.