The grand opening of our new Children’s Ministry wing was a solid success Sunday morning! It was very encouraging to gather our little ones on the stage and pray before we sent them down to their new space.
Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.
Proverbs 4:1-2
During the sermon we looked at Proverbs 4 and discussed the sacred role of parents as guardians of the heart of a human soul. Can anything be greater than that? Solomon’s words to his sons in the book of Proverbs provide us an example of a father who diligently sought to guard a child’s heart through his teaching. In chapter 4 we saw that a guardian father takes on the role of instructor in his kids’ lives. (1-4)
- As an instructor he acquaints them with the beauty and benefits of wisdom. (5-9)
- He acquaints them with the paths of darkness and righteousness. (10-19)
- He acquaints them with the danger of drifting. (20-27)
And most importantly, he is acquainted with the grace of Jesus Christ, the Wisdom and Power of God who has more than enough strength and wisdom when ours fails.
Tom Brown is the planting pastor of Vintage Faith Church in Wichita. Tom and his wife, Mandy, have worked together in ministry for 18 years and have four children. More about Pastor Tom Brown