WHERE ARE THE FATHERS WHO FALL ON THEIR FACES WITH AWE AT THE PRIVILEGE OF BUILDING A GODLY DYNASTY?
The Pharaohs of Egypt built great pyramids in order to be remembered, and in a way, their plan was effective. My wife and I have both climbed to the top of the biggest pyramid in Egypt.
There was no godliness for what they are remembered, just massive tomb stones. But, Abraham, who would have been alive around the same time as the Pharaohs of Egypt is most definitely remembered. He was the patriarch of a great godly dynasty called Israel, through whom the great Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, was born. Without Abraham's vision for a godly dynasty, there would never had been a people called Israel. And there would never have been a true Messiah for Israel and the world.
We read in Genesis 17:2-3, "And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. And Abraham FELL ON HIS FACE."
Abraham is the prototype of all that is called true biblical fatherhood. What reverence! What awe! What amazement Abraham has for the privilege God gives him to raise the godly seed. Where are the men today who will fall on their faces for such a privilege?
God has not changed and God still gives godly fathers this same privilege. No pyramid or tower, no matter how tall or costly, can compare to raising a godly dynasty. Pyramids and towers cannot change the world for good. Only godly dynasties can do that!
Building a godly dynasty is the greatest project of all time!
Be encouraged. Colin