There are men and women that I have studied that lift me up from within, when I think of their faith and courage. We have read of them. We know of their names. We are familiar with their stories.
Yet, comparatively little is said of the ordinary saints whose prayers, lives, and instruction shaped these men and women so mightily used of God. We admire the flowers and forget the roots. Mothers often play a formative role in the lives of great men: Hannah stands behind Samuel, Elizabeth behind John the Baptist, Eunice behind Timothy, and on and on. Their praying, weeping, and pleading gave birth to lions for the kingdom of God. But, then, so do fathers.
In this week’s edition of PathLight, we will be reminded that although God may not call us to accomplish mighty works, He may allow us to train someone who will. This week’s program is entitled “Knowing Your Father’s God.”