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WHO ARE THE MEN GOD CAN USE IS THIS GREAT HOUR OF NEED? 21c. MEN WHO LOVE TO BLESS OTHERS
I believe that one of the greatest purposes for our lives on this earth is to be a blessing, to God and to our fellow man. It is a wonderful thing to hear it said of some woman that "She is really blessed to have a husband like that!" In other words, her husband is loving, caring, devoted, and kind. The truth be known, this should be said of all of us.
The same should be said about our fathering, "Isn't that child blessed to have a father like that!" In other words, the child's father is wise, understanding, caring, loving, and giving. These words should be said of all fathers.
If we really want to be a husband who truly blesses his wife, we should begin right now to devote our life to make this happen. If we want to be a father who greatly blesses his children, we should seek with all our heart from this time forth to devote ourselves to pursuing this end.
Acts 20:35 says, "Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive." Men who bless, and are blessed, are men who are givers. They give themselves to serve, to love, to say good things, and to encourage their wife, children, and others. They are so taken up with giving, that they never think about receiving.
Be encouraged. Colin
