I always remember the words I have often heard my grandfather, Arch Woodworth, quote as he would testify in church: “Be not weary in well-doing for in due season you will reap if you faint not.”

I didn’t have to look up this Bible verse because I heard them multiple times, more than I can count. He probably was not even aware that I was listening, but his words quoting the Apostle Paul of course, have stuck with me. I often quote them myself because they still encourage to me today!

I remember them only because I heard him quoted it at the end of pretty much any testimony he shared. It makes me wonder how my grandchildren will quote me. What am I passing on to my children and grandchildren?

The best example of a father has to be our Heavenly Father. He made sure that His Son knew He was “well pleased” with Him. The timing of this message is important. It was sent at the baptism of Jesus before He had even performed any miracles or accomplished anything of eternal significance. The Father was simply saying, I’m proud that you are my child and you are on this earth.

I wrote about this on Father’s Day in 2020 and have made an effort to reach out to my kids every Father’s Day to send them a message from their Dad.

If you are a father, reach out to your children and let them know that you are “well pleased” with your child(ren), not because of what they may have accomplished, but because hearing that from you will mean more than you may ever realize.

Happy Father’s Day!