CoffeeKid's Journal

A good father are similar to a good farmer, in that they plant the seed and watches it grow. I’m speaking of planting in a child’s mind the truth and wisdom of God’s word.

The farmer not only plants a seed but he does everything he can do to make sure it grows in the manner that it should. He breaks up the hard ground so the tender shoots have a better chance of reaching full growth. He will feed and water the young plant and protect it from outside attacks. He will remove the weeds that threaten the young plant. The farmer does this because he knows how much the young plant will struggle before it can produce fruit.

A good father also does everything he can to insure his child grows up as he should. A good father prepares the hard ground of the unknowing child with love. He will feed the child daily the word of God and watering the child with actions based on God‘s word. A good father protects his child from the harm of this evil world. He will also remove the weeds of doubt within the child’s mind that threaten to stunt the child’s growth. The father does this because he knows from his own life how hard it will be to produce good fruit when surrounded by a field of temptation.

The farmer and the father both understand and accept that it is hard and a never ending task that is set before them.

Where did the farmer gain knowledge to grow strong plants?

He knows from studying and from example of other farmers.

How does the father Gain knowledge to grow a strong child?

He knows by studying God’s word, from prayer (talking with God) and trusting in God’s promise, because God is the only true example of a Father.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 24 April 2008