Father's Day Challenge

1 Corinthians 16:13, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men (act like a man), be strong.” (KJV)

I Corinthians 16:13, “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. (NKJV)

I Chronicles 12:32, “From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take. (NLT)

These are the scripture passages that the Lord placed in my spirit to share with the men of New River Worship Center on Sunday morning. I truly believe that God is looking for a "few good men" who are neither embarrassed neither intimidated when it comes to standing for the truth of God. The attitudes, desires and decisions of this culture are demanding an appropriate response from the family of God. I understand that there are times that the pundits and commentators of this day and time try to make it appear that Christianity is some "far right" religion that needs to be feared and shunned. But reality says, "Why do people fear and shun the truth?" The truth teaches love, forgiveness, and repentance. We must be prepared to take our stand and live out the message of the Gospel on a daily basis. Challenging times can and will produce the best in each of us as we rely on the presence of God to direct and order our steps. I pray the blessings of God upon the men of our nation as we prepare to follow God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.