The Gift of Fatherhood

What is fatherhood? what does it mean to be a Father?

does it seem like society today is taking the Father out of the pic in the home today? All these questions we are going to answer today

I. What is Fatherhood?Vs 3

A. Heritage is a gift from God and bestows Fatherhood

Fatherhood: the state or responsibility of being a father

In vs 3 we see that to be a Father is a Gift or a Privilege. In the old testament A large family was understood to be a blessing in ancient Near Eastern thought.

An inheritance is a gift granted by the Lord, not a wage paid out to a worker. On the other hand, children are a reward.

Your inheritance comes from God and in meaning that it is up to us how we honor that. With respect or dishonor.

II. What does it mean to be a Father? V4

A. To be a Father is to be responsible for your offspring?

Like arrows for a warrior, children were useful in the agricultural society. The man who had many children also enjoyed respect in Near Eastern society

but whose respect do you want theirs or your Children?

In Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

The Idea Father is one who loves God, Is obedient to him and reflects this in his daily living and in care and upbringing of his children. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.

III. Are the Fathers becoming obsolete? V5

A. Being a Father is a lifetime of Happiness

Being a parent is the toughest role of all but let’s be fair, it is also the most rewarding. You don't get any advance training for it, there's no pay or holiday allowance but yet millions of folk each year accept the position!

Here's a Dad’s job description. It’s hysterical. If it had been presented this way before we had kids, how many of us would have applied for the position! In truth – all of us, but it’s still very funny!

POSITION: Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, energetic team players needed, for challenging permanent work in a busy and often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.

Successful candidates are given a few hours sleep per night for the first few years increasing to more as you remain in the position. Even during sleeping time, successful candidates should be able to wake up and resume normal duty at a seconds notice.

There are 'bathroom breaks' permitted but these will be accompanied by small people. Be prepared to answer any questions they may ask while doing this task.

Some overnight travel required, including trips to basic camping sites accompanied by large responsibility on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in faraway towns and villages. Travel expenses will never be reimbursed. Extensive and repetitive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs a fiver. Must be willing to bite your tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a lion and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small toy repair and stubborn zips. Must maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, and an embarrassment the next. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the building.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

None required. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION:

None! You pay! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when clients they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. The strangest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS:

While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life. There is one day per year allocated for you (it is marked in the calendar as Mother's Day or Father’s Day)

BONUS SKILLS:

Ability to get through the day on less than three hours' sleep (please note sleep will likely be broken up)

Proficient in the alphabet (preferably an ability to sing it)

Ability to carry out repetitive tasks without complaint

Expert at one handed tasks.

Fluency in nursery rhymes and be flexible to touch heads, shoulders, knees and toes!

Have a fond love of cold tea

Detailed knowledge of all Disney characters

Knowledge of all the words to 'Let it Go'

Ability to stay silent and composed upon stepping on Lego barefoot

PROGRESSION:

You will become an expert in conflict resolution

You will advance in your levels of patience