In 2 Kings 13:20-21, we encounter a powerful message about legacy through a remarkable story. The passage describes the death of Elisha, a prophet of God, and an extraordinary event that follows his passing. When a group of individuals buried a man, they saw a raiding band approaching and hastily cast the deceased into Elisha’s grave. When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the man came back to life and stood on his feet. This scene is a vivid reminder of how the faithfulness and obedience of one person can impact others, even long after their death.

Raising godly children is a lifelong journey filled with opportunities to instill a deep faith and character rooted in Christ. As fathers, our role is not only to guide them but also to grow alongside them in faith. By being intentional, present, and loving, we can help our children become unreasonably committed followers of Jesus, paving the way for a new generation that values and lives out their faith.

Men and women were created for each other. We are better together than we are on our own. We are innately and completely equal. The male representation of the image of God is not greater than the female representation of the image of God. As men, we reflect an aspect of God’s image that is not the full picture of who He is. Women also reflect an aspect of God’s image that is not the full picture of who He is. God is not male, and God is not female. But together, we reflect the full image of God. We need each other in order to fully reflect the image of God to the world.