BIBLICAL FATHERHOOD--THE GREAT NEED OF THE WORLD 4. a) HE HAS A VISION FOR A GODLY DYNASTY

Men, the godly fathers of the Bible were men that understood the importance of building dynasties for the glory of God. Just yesterday I was taking to one of my grand-daughters who had been looking into the Campbell generational family tree, and also the Bowen tree which is the maiden name of my wife, Nancy. It was an interesting conversation but it was exciting to discover those who had been successful and who made the family name honorable.

My great ancestor, Colin Campbell and his wife, Fiona, founded the large Scottish Highland clan and built at least two castles and owned vast areas of land. Sad to say, there were also some things that we would prefer not to talk about!

We must never forget that we are all part of a great generational chain that stretches back some 6,000 years to Adam. Many of these great family names are dying out. The dynasties are ending. Why? Because we have lost the vision for raising godly generations.

Raising children is without doubt a godly thing to do for in the beginning we were told to "Be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). A godly legacy, which is built into godly generations, is I believe, one of the greatest blessings we can give back to God and to this world.

Be encouraged. Colin