The family is the pillar for every successful society. When the family system is broken or under an attack, society generally suffers from the ills and evils of adults who were not groomed and trained while they were children. Similarly, broken homes and children born in wedlock without parental love and grooming leads to adults who have no home training. The result of this is a broken society. Considering this, it is therefore important that the family system is empowered and supported to raise good future leaders. As believers, we have been mandated by scripture to train our children in the way they should go, so that even in their old age, they will not depart from their foundational training (see Proverbs 22:6).
For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.” (Genesis 18:19)
Every year since the inception of family day celebration, some nations across the world set a day aside to celebrate the family and bring together all members of the family. It is a moment where love is shared, and the parents and children spend quality time together. In Canada, some provinces celebrate the day on the third Monday of February each year. The day is given as a holiday to enable families to spend quality time together. It is a day most people feast and build family bonds. More than that, as believers, we should also consider ways to make the day a reflection of our godly parenting. God expects us to raise our children based on His standards to be godly (Malachi 2:15). Before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah for their ungodliness, He made a profound statement to Abraham. In sharing His intention to destroy the sinful cities, the Lord said concerning Abraham, “For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.” (Genesis 18:19).
A portrait of a family
Abraham's covenant with the Lord included him directing his children and household to obey the Lord and be a propagator of godliness. No wonder Abraham's servant that was sent to find a wife for Isaac knew the ways of the Lord. As we celebrate family day, let's look beyond food and all the opportunity to socialize. Let's consider this: “Is our household keeping the way of the Lord?” If we fall short, we should look for ways and means to align our homes to the will of God. We shouldn't abandon our spouses and children to look for their own faith while we pursue a relationship with God. We need to have the whole family serve the Lord together. If at the moment, it is not happening, continue to commit the family in the hands of the Lord and pray for opportunities for the salvation of the other members of the family. May God help us as we pursue to involve our family in our Christian journey.
A portrait of a family picnic
As we celebrate family day, may we be reminded that the microcosm of society is the family. A broken family system results in a broken society. Let's not merely seek to make memories of holidays. Let's also desire to help our families keep the ways of the Lord. So help us God!
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