“Security of the Father”

TEXT:  Psalms 93

THESIS:  God is secure as a father and provides security for His children.

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I.  Our God is secure in His role as our heavenly Father.

A.    God is “armed with strength.”  (vs 1)

1.     Earthly fathers need to find security in Jesus Christ to be “armed with strength.”

a.      The primary role of a father is “provider and protector.”

2.     A father needs to be the man in the family for both his sons and daughters.

B.     God provides his children with security by creating a world that is firmly established – it cannot be moved.  (vs 1b)

1.     Fathers create a firm and secure world by the following methods:

a.      Loving your wife.

b.     Setting boundaries for your children.

c.      Keeping your promises.

II.  Our heavenly Father has voice that is heard.  (vss 3-4)

A.    Fathers, say what mean and mean what you say.

“Your statutes stand firm;”  (vs 5a)

B.    Wives, teach your children to respect their fathers.

III.  Holiness adorns the house of our heavenly Father.

A.    Dads must help with decorating the home with righteousness.

1.     God’s house is not characterized by evil, but by holiness.