The two of them went off together

The two of them went off together   

"Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and gave it to Isaac his son to carry. He carried the flint and the knife. The two of them went off together."(Gen.22.6)

There is a dearth of fathers in our world today. Fathers are not only biological but they are compasses that guide one generation and help them navigate the terrine in destiny fulfillment. Where are the fathers? 

Abraham is painted as truly patriarchal. Even before his promised seed was born, God attested that he knows Abraham will guide his family to obey obey God (see Gen:18.19) He raised an army of warriors from the men that serves in home. (see Gen.14.14)

In our text we see Abraham taking his son along to the place of sacrifice as God as commanded. The two of them went together. Fathers teach your children. Father, and indeed parents, train your children to pray, to study the Bible, teach them whatever it is that will help them fulfill their God given destiny. The two went together. Be the example that they see, let them see and watch you doing it, let them join you in doing it and with time you will watch them doing it. Do not entrust them only to the care of their schools, children church, and nannies to train them. Do not be too busy to be present in their lives. The two of them went off together, get along with your children. 

"Point your kids in the right direction--when they're old they won't be lost." (Prov.22.6) 

Good day,
Have a great day today, 
Emmanuel Okoro, 
(aka Mr. Lift)

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