It’s Friday! What are you doing this weekend? If a good movie fits into your plans, we recommend one of our favorites … 'Courageous'. Originally released in 2011 and now re-released with updated scenes, look and sound, this action-packed movie celebrates families and fathers. As four police officers face challenges on the job, they come to realize their number one job of fatherhood is the most challenging of all.
The Bible is clear that the man is the head of the household, as Christ is head of the church. The man is to love, protect, serve and provide for his family and teach them the Word of God. He is to be faithful to and honour his wife; and to train his children to honour authority and live responsibly. He is to pray for his family, honour God and do His will. (The wife’s role is to help her husband. She is equal heir with him in the grace of life, but holds a different biblical role.)
1Corinthians 16:13 - “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” 1Timothy 5:8 - “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” 1Timothy 3:4 - “One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;” Joshua 24:15 - “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve … but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
No doubt you’ve heard today’s hit song from the movie ...
We were made to be courageous, we were made to lead the way.
We could be the generation that finally breaks the chains.
We were made to be courageous!
We were warriors on the front lines, standing, unafraid,
But now we're watchers on the sidelines while our families slip away.
Where are you, men of courage? You were made for so much more!
Let the pounding of our hearts cry, “We will serve the Lord.”
Entire Song Lyrics here
We hope you will watch this faith-based family-friendly movie. It will leave you laughing, crying and cheering as these men are inspired to raise their children in a God-honoring way. Now THAT’S courageous!
