Today’s Thought “Real Presence” G. Ward

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

James Evans was the quintessential father on the television series Good Times. Although the family experienced great struggle economically, along with deplorable, crime ridden circumstances, he remained the pillar for the family, insisting on integrity from all amidst anarchy. Many may contest this un-argumentative (cf. 2 Ti.2:24-25) phenomenon by suggesting varied households had paternal presence to still falter. My answer refers to the character James Evans; you rarely saw him seated on the sofa too long (i.e. his involvement in everything was without prompting).

If you ever question the erosion of family values exercised, it’s not because answers haven’t been provided; there’s yet a missing link (Eph.3:20-21).

Happy Tuesday!