June 21, 2026 4:00 am
A solid Christian character is the greatest honor a father can receive from their children, and it must first be his own gift to them. Human fathers are responsible for teaching their children the ways of the Lord, as exemplified by Abraham, who was commended for instructing his household in God's ways. Diligent and continual instruction is key to raising children who know the Lord and keep his ways.
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Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. The Peace of Thy Children. And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord, and great shall be the peace of thy children. Isaiah 54, 13. This verse has its primary fulfillment still in the future.
Nevertheless, it states a basic principle that is always valid and is especially relevant on Father's Day. The greatest honor that children can bestow on a father is a solid Christian character of their own. But that must first be his own gift to them. Before sons and daughters can experience real peace of soul, they must first be taught of the Lord themselves. The Heavenly Father has delegated this responsibility, first of all, to human fathers.
The classic example is Abraham, the father of all them that believe. God's testimony concerning Abraham was this. For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord to do justice and judgment. This is the first reference in Scripture to the training of children, and it is significant that it stresses paternal instruction in the things of God.
Furthermore, the instruction should be diligent and continual. when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. The classic New Testament teaching on child training has the same message Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them into the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Instead of wrath, fathers should bring peace, as our text suggests. Great shall be our children's peace when they know the Lord and keep his ways.
Great also is the joy of a godly father when he sees the blessing of the Lord on his children and then on his grandchildren. Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children are their fathers. Proverbs seventeen, six. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us.
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