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The Church of Joy
Father's Day 2018 - Lessons from the Tamarisk Tree
Father's Day sermon by Pastor Vaughn Drawdy
Locations & Times
The Church of Joy
3080 GA-362, Williamson, GA 30292, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
When you read the Bible you find that it has a great deal to say about fathers. You will find many teachings and many directions and many words of guidance.
One particular action done by a father has recently struck me and has had a powerful effect on me.
GENESIS 21:33
One particular action done by a father has recently struck me and has had a powerful effect on me.
GENESIS 21:33
The bac story and scene:
Abram(ham) went to Egypt for a while during a great famine but later returned with Lot his nephew. The had to part because of how large their flocks were growing then:
This is the area where Abraham planted the tamarisk tree.
So Abraham plant a tree, what’s the big deal?
So Abraham plant a tree, what’s the big deal?
It appears that Abraham did not simply plant any tree upon arriving in Beersheba. He planted special tree to bring comfort and relief to the one who would live in the harsh desert environment. To a Bedouin or a Jew of the Middle East, the saying is this, “you don’t plant a tamarisk tree for yourself, you plant it for generations to come”. SO what is Abraham saying in planting this tree? I believe He is saying: “Okay, I believe you God. This is my land and for generations to come, my family is going to be here.”
How much of what we do in life is done for just ourselves? Our comfort, our profit, our satisfaction?
Do we do anything to bless or plant a seed for the generations that are to come? Is there anything that you are currently involved in that will outlive you?
We need to plant seeds of faith. A Godly heritage of walking with God is greater than any earthly possession.
How much of what we do in life is done for just ourselves? Our comfort, our profit, our satisfaction?
Do we do anything to bless or plant a seed for the generations that are to come? Is there anything that you are currently involved in that will outlive you?
We need to plant seeds of faith. A Godly heritage of walking with God is greater than any earthly possession.
Again I encourage you to plant good seeds of faith, water it, work it…your family needs to:
>Hear you pray, see you pray
>See you and hear you worship God
>See you and hear you read the Bible.
>See you and hear you be compassionate and share God’s love with others
>Be part of your walk with God. They need to see you walking “in step” with the Bible.
>Be with you are you come to church. Being part of the Body of Christ, encouraging, equipping and walking out life together is a gift that God has blessed us with in the Church.
Abraham knew the harshness of the desert climate. He knew that other generations would have to face the same heat, trials and desert challenges. So he planted the tamarisk tree to bring the relief and comfort. He cared about their future
What are you planting, growing and working on that will help and bless your family for generations to come?
>Hear you pray, see you pray
>See you and hear you worship God
>See you and hear you read the Bible.
>See you and hear you be compassionate and share God’s love with others
>Be part of your walk with God. They need to see you walking “in step” with the Bible.
>Be with you are you come to church. Being part of the Body of Christ, encouraging, equipping and walking out life together is a gift that God has blessed us with in the Church.
Abraham knew the harshness of the desert climate. He knew that other generations would have to face the same heat, trials and desert challenges. So he planted the tamarisk tree to bring the relief and comfort. He cared about their future
What are you planting, growing and working on that will help and bless your family for generations to come?