MEN: BE THERE FOR YOUR FAMILIES

The cry is great of men who have run away from their families and responsibilities.

Psalm 112:1-10

“Hallelujah! Blessed man, blessed woman, who fear GOD, Who cherish and relish his commandments, Their children robust on the earth, And the homes of the upright--how blessed! Their houses brim with wealth And a generosity that never runs dry. Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people-- God's grace and mercy and justice! The good person is generous and lends lavishly; No shuffling or stumbling around for this one, But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation. Unfazed by rumor and gossip, Heart ready, trusting in GOD, Spirit firm, unperturbed, Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies, They lavish gifts on the poor-- A generosity that goes on, and on, and on. An honored life! A beautiful life! Someone wicked takes one look and rages, Blusters away but ends up speechless. There's nothing to the dreams of the wicked. Nothing.”(MSG)

Its been a difficult period in my life as I try to help several families who have major marital problems. True the whole issue of economics has affected many families but we still have a major role to play and particularly in our families. I get disappointed that it is men who are running away from their homes and responsibilities.

Who were you meant to be? What type of a man are you? How do you handle issues that you are facing? Where do you get your inspiration from? We can learn a few issues that can make you learn that you are a very important person and the way you see and handle yourself is so important.

Let’s arise and play our rightful position of why God made us men. But I wonder how many of us have been exposed to the Bible’s portrayal of men?

Would you agree with me that what the world needs today are men who are there for their families as this is really a major challenge in our society? The women are really disappointed by the behavior of men. The children will continue hating us. We have to make a paradigm shift and be good fathers and dads.

Proverbs 20:6 asks a very sobering question...“But a faithful man- who can find?”
If ever there was a day when our world needed “Faithful Men”... Today is the day! Our world needs us to be godly men. Our wives need you to be a godly man...Your children need you to be a godly man...Your church needs you to be a godly man...Your business needs you to be a godly man...Your community and your nation needs you to be a godly man...What the world really needs today are some Godly men

I am convinced, if our families are going to survive in the 21st century...They will need strong male leadership to do so. If families are to survive in the 21st century they will have to be led by Godly husbands and fathers. If families are going to survive in the 21st century, men will have change the way they handle matters in the family and society. When men are fulfilling their God-give assignment as spiritual leaders in their homes, the home is stable, secure and satisfying. However, when families crumble and fall apart, it is most often the result of men failing in their God-given roles of spiritual leadership. When men fail, the home falls apart and all of society feels the repercussions.