“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. ... “My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor detest His correction; For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.” (Proverbs 3:5-6,11-12)
God has designated me to be the leader of my household. That’s a father’s job. Too many men fail in that role.
I assure you, God the Father, never fails. He leads His dear children along (Prov.3:5-6). It doesn’t mean the path will always be easy. It will always be best. We may not understand the ways God leads us—but we are told not to lean on our own understanding. What are we to do when we don’t understand with our head? Trust Him with all our heart!
The Father’s leadership isn’t just in direction, but in discipline (Prov.3:11-12). He is not a permissive parent. The man who decides to be his son’s friend rather than his father, allowing him to pursue his own path, may think that he is being loving, but is actually being cruel. Children need discipline. God the Father sets the pattern. He corrects us with compassion and disciplines us because He delights in us. Our response determines whether the pain makes us better or bitter.
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