Father’s Day is about Legacy
I Kings 2:1-12; 2 Samuel 20; 2 Samuel 16:5-13; 2 Samuel 19:18-20
King David spoke to his son Solmon who would be King at his death. King David was leaving a legacy for this son. Legacy a long-lasting impact of words, events and actions. We leave a legacy to those who follow. I Kings 2:1-12 provides us a glimpse of the legacy. A legacy of hope for the future, hurt that’s hard to move beyond and to honor those who stand with us in moments of stress.
Legacy of Hope: I Kings 2:1-4
Personal advice: Be strong! Be a man we would say today “man up” take charge be a leader. Be observant of the laws of God. be a sentry. Be obedient to live as God would have you live. Practicing the instructions of the law of God and meeting all the requirements. Be prosperous because of doing what God desires. Be a part of God’s promise to David. Be the point man a family’s service to God faithfully with their all their heart and soul.
Legacy of hurt that hard to move beyond I Kings 2:5-6; 8-9
Joab’s assassinations of two of David’s commanders: 2 Samuel 20. He was the overambitious devotion to David had one objective: to have first place. Shimei cursed David and called him a scoundrel 2 Samuel 16:5-13. Second encounter Shimei makes a hypocritical apology. 2 Samuel 19:18-20. David accepted the apology and would not kill him. Deathbed words to soon to be King Solmon you have wisdom, but don’t let Joab die with gray hair and peaceful. Solmon you are a man of wisdom, but you know what to do with Shimei.
Legacy of Honoring those who remained with us in painful times. 1 Kings 2:7
“Show kindness… they stood with me!” Darkness of a rebellious son. Dare to stand with what is right. Deeds of a rebellious child required others to rally around a hurting King. Death of a wayward child we need friends to remain close and connected.
Father’s Day is about legacy leaving hope for being the best. Be strong, a man, observant of your relationship with God. Be obedient to follow God’s direction. Holy Spirit is nudging you to act a certain way or leading you to attempt something bold: do it! If your legacy is failing to forgive ask God to give you a heart of grace. Never forget those who stand with you when feel alone. Your legacy is lighting a candle that will not easily be extinguished.Today determine to led with passion for the Lord living as if the future depends on the legacy you leave because it very well may for your family.