Make A Glad Father

Prov 15:20 says, “A wise son maketh a glad father…”.

Do you want to make a glad father?  If so, do the following:

Give Him Your Heart

Prov 23:26 says, “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways”.

Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.  You’re in corrupt flesh.  Your heart is going to lead you wrong.  Get saved… and give your heart to the Lord.  And give you’re heart to your father.

Samson didn’t.  His was given to his own heart’s lust.

Absalom didn’t.  His was given to his own heart’s ambition and desire for power and recognition.

Rehoboam didn’t.  His was given to his friends and their desires.

Jesus did.  His heart was given to his Father.  He was given to do God’s will and to please him in everything.

Hear His Instructions

Prov 13:1 says, “A wise son heareth his father’s instruction…”.  But Prov 15:5 says, “A fool despiseth his father’s instruction…”.

Instruction often comes as a reproof and correction.  And these can be hard to take.  But they are necessary.  You need them.

My father gave me instructions like: Put things back where you found them.  Don’t pull the plug out by the cord.  Wear your seat belt.  Don’t cross the street without looking both ways.

Obey His Commands

Prov 6:20 says, “My son, keep thy father’s commandment…”.  Eph 6:1 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right”.

No matter where you are in life, you are going to be under authority.  A local church is under the authority of Jesus, and under the authority of his words.  Christ is under authority of God.  Dads are under authority of Christ.  Children under authority of dads.  It’s crucial that you get this.

You should only have to be told once.  If you learn to follow dad’s commands, you will be prepared to follow the Lord’s commands.

Seek His Counsel

Prov 1:5 says, “… a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels”.  Prov 12:15 says, “… he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise”.

You don’t have to wait for Dad to instruct you.  You should go to him regularly for counsel.  Weigh every decision carefully by his counsel.  Ask him about everything.  And Dad, prayerfully, consider your answers.  You are raising your grandchildren’s father.

Conclusion: children, if you haven’t already, you should commit to God and your father that you are going to do these things for him to make a glad father.  This will be good for him and for you, too.