The Father's Menu
Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Sunday, October 13, 2024
GOD'S BLUEPRINT FOR A FAMILY TO FLOURISH
"Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord."
Psalm 128:3-4
Main Text: Main Text: Genesis 2:24
From the very beginning, God designed humans to thrive in families. The Bible makes it clear that family relationships are central to His plan. The Church itself is referred to as the family of God, and when we accept His Spirit at salvation, we are adopted into this divine family. God’s love, faithfulness, and blessings extend from generation to generation, as His goodness flows through families that fear Him and keep His commands. “From everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children.” (Psalm 103:17-18).
Family is at the heart of God’s design for our happiness and growth. From Adam and Eve to the many examples of godly families throughout Scripture, we see that God has always intended families to be strong, loving, and fruitful. He commanded humanity to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28), emphasizing the importance of family in His plan.
Marriage and parenthood reveal God’s character in ways that nothing else in Creation can. The love between a husband and wife is a reflection of Christ’s deep devotion to the Church, His bride. Similarly, the highs and lows of parenthood mirror God’s patience and tenderness toward us as His children. More than just reflecting His character, family is where God’s love is lived out daily—a safe space where children can learn what love looks like and how to share it with others.
Prayer:
Abba Father, You are the foundation of all families. May Your fatherhood be evident in my home, in Jesus' name. Amen.
Further Reading:
Proverbs 12:7 – "The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm."
Proverbs 15:27 – "A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.”
Read through the bible in 1 year: Jeremiah 22:1-23:20 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Psalm 83:1-18 Proverbs 25:11-14
Read through the bible in 2 years: Catch-up day & Ps 100
