I know what you're thinking. So much for keeping a steady diet of uncanny wit and sarcasm with my "every Sunday and Thursday" blog posts. The reality is that I have been posting, religiously, into the world of cyber, yet they all seem to be intercepted by the likes of Fox News and CNBC. After earning a Nobel Peace prize for Literary Accomplishment in Journalism, I am thankfully now back to doing what I love to do most....Blogger. This is my true home, my mantra, my humble abode.
If you can wade through the large pile of poo I just served up to you, then maybe we can move forward, past all the accusations and finger pointing of who's at fault for the downfall of my world renowned blog, and get down to the "nitty gritty". I say this because there is only one person to blame for the lack of commitment to this bi-weekly phenomenon. One person at fault for the failure to produce excellent journalism week in and week out! One soul to be held accountable for the downfall of cyber civilization as we have grown so accustomed to knowing here!!!!!! That ONE person IS.....
The BABY!!!!!
Ok, I know it seems as if I have passed the blame, but hear me out. No? Ok, someone has to be the adult here, and I will be.
It was my wife's fault.
There, now that that is a load off, we can get down to business. Greyson Levi Fary was born October 1st, and has been the highlight of October for our family. The boys are loving having him here after 9 months of anticipation, and are adjusting well to having a new baby in the house. Mom is doing well after having giving birth, and I am doing well too. We are excited to see what God has in store for our new destiny, and we couldn't be happier that God allowed us to be a part of His master plan for Greyson. He is a gift from Heaven, and we love him dearly. I can't wait to see him grow and learn, enjoy the satisfaction of accomplishment, and the perks of success. Sitting here I am reminded of the story of David and his accomplishments, some of which started in childhood. Everyone knows the story of David and Goliath, it has been used in cliche for centuries, pertaining to the triumph of the underdog to achieve greatness. Many Christians today use this analogy to describe our struggles in Christianity in comparison to Satan. As a parent, I see the trials my kids face as they grow up in a world full of uncertainty and unpredictability. As a society, we battle ourselves with moral truth and social acceptance. No one is exempt from the feeling of overwhelming distress when we face huge obstacles to achieve success and fulfill destiny. Truth is we look at ourselves as the little kid with 5 stones, warring with improbable odds against an enemy that seems impossible to defeat." No weapon formed against me shall prosper, and all those who rise up against me shall fall", right? I love this scripture, and the victory David achieved. I can't tell you how any times I have come against giants in my life, and I see the giants my kids face daily. The satisfaction of knowing I can stand in faith against a giant that everyone seems to think is untouchable and win pushes us to keep moving forward. It give us hope, right?
Here is the crazy thing: David is the greatest example of the way things USED to be.
Yes I said it. Things are not like this anymore. No longer can we look back on this story and relate to David. No longer can we accomplish this feat of vast improbability. Discouraged? Why?!
You see, when Jesus died on the cross for us, the scriptures say He took back the keys of death, and satan no longer could hold that card over us ever again. At that very moment, we became the giants, and satan is this scared little man who just got his stones taken away from him. Every possible advantage was stripped from him and given to us, and he knows that. God holds every victory for every possible situation we will ever come against, and there is nothing satan can do about it.We are now the giants, we are the intimidating force, and we will be victorious.
As a father, I rest in the evidence that my children are being taught this very concept. We are victorious first, and only fail if we lose faith in the victory. We don't even have to worry about the battle, because His death was the battle! When He rose again, the battle was done, and we are the benefactors. All we have to do is reach up and grab it....this holds true for every person. He is sitting there with a big bowl of victory ready to hand them out, and all we have to do is ask, and follow His strategy to win.
If you are catch yourself feeling like your coming against giants in your life, rest in the fact that the enemy sees you exactly the same way, with the God of the angel armies standing right in front of you, waiting for your command. Kinda makes you feel all warm inside, doesn't it?
So don't be discouraged, no matter how big your situation feels. You are a giant in the Kingdom, and a general in the army of God. Be Blessed!
