BIBLICAL FATHERHOOD--THE GREAT NEED OF THE WORLD 11p) THE SHEPHERDING FATHER GATHERS SPIRITUAL PLACES FOOD BEFORE HIS FAMILY

Men, the table the Great Shepherd/Father prepares is not behind, or to the side of the sheep, but BEFORE the sheep. Psalm 23:5 says, "Thou preparest a table BEFORE me in the presence of mine enemies."

As under spiritual shepherds , what do we put on the table before our family? Is the Bible to the side or on the shelf somewhere? I notice many churches provide Bibles on the shelf or in the pew in front because many Christians do not take their own Bible to church. It's not beside them, but on a shelf somewhere and is not a priority in their daily lives.

Men, the Scriptures and prayers must be put BEFORE our children's faces. Just as our natural meal is placed on the table before us, we should place their spiritual meal before them. Our wives know the children need healthy meals and place them directly in front of them. After the giving of thanks they are expect to begin eating without any fuss. How would our children feel if we decided to let them forage in the cupboards or side shelves for their natural meals.

Aren't their spiritual meals even more important?

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell