Champion Level Fathers

Champion Level Fathers

If you have your Bible, please open it to Hebrews Chapter 11. A little child that was in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where he sat, the youngster piped up so that everyone could hear: "Don't pay for me Dad, I'm under five."

Today, we celebrate an especially important holiday... Father`s Day. I thank God for Godly Fathers. Fathers that follow the Lord with everything they have. I believe in today's time and world; we need more Godly Fathers. Let us look at Hebrews Chapter 11 starting in verse 1.

READ HEBREWS 11:1-3

If you look on the screen behind me, you will see that the title of my message today is “Champion Level Fathers.” So, the question is how does a father reach that Champion Level in Fatherhood. I believe that Hebrews Chapter 11 shows us what that looks like. Hebrews Chapter 11 is often referred to as the Bible Hall of Fame. In the Bible Hall of Fame, the author of Hebrews lists out and mentions many of the people mentioned in the Old Testament. In verses 4 to 32, we see 9 different requirements to be a Champion Level Father.

1. It requires faith like Abel

READ HEBREWS 11:4

Genesis Chapter 4 shows the story of Cain and Abel. It tells us that Cain and Abel both gave an offering to God and Abel`s offering was accepted while Cain`s was rejected. Abel offered to God the best that he had while Cain did not. Abel did not offer his best to make his brother look bad. He did not do it to make himself look good, but he did it because of his love and respect for God. His love for God led him to give God the very best that he had and because of that, Abel is mentioned in the Bible Hall of Fame, and he was called righteous.

Fathers, if you want to reach that Champion Level, you must be like Abel. You must give God your very best in everything that you do. A Champion Level Father is someone who pursues the Lord more than anyone or anything else. Yes, your family is important, but not as important as your relationship with God. Cain did not offer his best to God and because of that, his offering was rejected. Trust me, when you begin to give your all to God, people notice. Your family will notice and often times, it will cause your family to do the same. Living your life for God could have a direct impact on how your family lives their life. Give your all and give your best to God. If more men in this country would do that in this country, I believe everything would change. If only we had more men and more fathers who were after God`s own heart. This country would have a revival that nobody could ever put out. Fathers today I challenge you to be like Abel and give God everything you have because God gave His only Son for you.

2. It requires faith like Enoch

READ HEBREWS 11:5-6

In Genesis Chapter 5, we see the story of Enoch. While the Bible does not say a lot about Enoch, it does mention something important. Enoch lived his life in such a way with God that he did not die. Like Abel, Enoch gave his very best to God every single day. Can you imagine what would happen if we all walked that close with God? Like I mentioned earlier, a revival would break out. Now, I do not mean some weeklong church event, but a real revival where people's lives are forever changed. A Champion Level Father will not only give his best to the Lord, but he will also walk closely with God. There is this quote by C.S Lewis which is one of my favorite quotes that says this:

“My prayer is that when I die, all of hell rejoices that I am out of the fight.”

Fathers, my challenge to you is for you to live your life in such a way that when the time comes for you to depart from this Earth, all of hell rejoices that you are gone. If hell rejoices at your death, that means that you lived your life the right way. A way that pleased God. When Jesus died, I believe that hell rejoiced. When Paul died, I believe that hell rejoiced. When you die, will hell rejoice? Living your life like the world will not cause hell to rejoice. You must live your life like Christ and walk closely with Him. Fathers live your life in such a way that all of hell will rejoice when the Lord calls you home. Do it not only for you but do it for your family also. Being a Champion Level Father requires you to have faith like Enoch.