Dark day for the Lion

When l was born, l took on my father’s last name, not my mother’s name. Thus wife doesn’t carry her Husband’s fathers name. She takes on whatever the Husband is called because all men are fathers. Which implies that dad is Destiny. Jesus Himself is never referred to as the ‘Son of Mary’ but rather as the ‘Son of God’. Luke 1:35

In the biblical context God intended men to be fathers; therefore, He designed them to be so and in their roles they ought to; be the source of seed, nourisher of fruit, protect the fruit, male teaches his seed among other duties.

We come to realise that their is no expiry date on the love between a father and child. Amazingly we never chose our families or siblings, God in his wisdom kept that to himself.

Am glad to have had a relationship with my biological father, who on this day joined the Angel’s.

He was a retired civil servant and attached to several clubs and groups, at village and district levels. Among these clubs was lions club, the members were always roll called per meeting, and as their custom they did a roll call at the vigil service, they called out his name, but there was no response neither apology.

This meant the Lion had returned to his creator which was very emotional time for us all and as several people came up to give speeches of the things he had attained while on this earth. I kept reflecting on this activity the Lions club had done; and drawing back the picture to us, how many times has God called us and how have we responded to his call or simply kept quiet?

Today as l celebrate the life of a great dad, whose identity l carry, as a Lioness, l am glad he allowed us to worship and serve the Greatest Fathers of all.

Before roll call is done kindly purpose to make an effort while still on earth to make each day count for your wife, children, people you serve with, because we life once and once is enough if we do it well.

May God be your source of strength as you lead as a father, husband, community elder, and King.

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