MORNING MANNA         6-20-21

As David prepares to depart this world he speaks what is on his heart concerning his son Solomon. So, make no mistake about it, what he says is of great importance. If we are wise we will listen and heed what he says.

I often make this comment – “Most people my age are living in a state of shock. We wonder, ‘What in the world has happened to the world'”. We can’t believe what we’re seeing, and wonder how we got here. While there are many factors that could be mentioned, one of the best was mentioned by James Dobson who said, “Our very survival as a nation will depend on the presence or absence of masculine leadership in the home.” I believe he was right.

The fact is that faithful fathers are few and far between. As David Dewitt wrote several years ago, “a man is an increasingly hard thing to find. We live in a society of boys…20-30-40-50- and 60 year old boys. Many guys today seem to have the goal of maintaining a junior -high mentality all the way through life. The ultimate in life seems to be to retire, still a boy”.

I don’t see how anyone could disagree with his observation. Facts are facts and it’s obvious that most men are unconcerned about the things that matter most. Fewer and fewer are intent on showing themselves to be a man in the true sense of the word. Seldom do you find a man who serves as a good role model to the next generation — thus things keep getting worse and worse.

Stu Weber wrote, “In a society where men are confused about their masculinity and women about their femininity, there is only disintegration, disorientation, destruction, and death. Ultimately the society collapses…. What is a man to be? What is a man to do?…. our civilization, society, nation, families, and marriage depend upon a clear understanding of gender…. We cannot ignore the issues There is so much at stake…”

Every boy needs to become a man. and to sum it up he must understand that manliness is defined by the word of God, desired by the will of God, and developed by the ways of God. Being a real man doesn’t have anything to do with your height, the size of your biceps, how much weight you can lift, or your love of sports. Being a man has to do with your character and conduct conforming to the standard of God’s Word. God help us to so live that every boy  wants to become a man. – HDS

David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346