12.4.08 A Father's Wisdom, Proverbs 4

"Listen my sons, to a father's instruction . . ."

Proverbs 4:1

"Father Know's Best" (from the 50's TV Series)

I have been reading "Who's Your Daddy Now?" by Doug Stringer. In the book, he talks about the "fatherless generation", those we call "Generation X and Y" or the "millenials." This generation needs the wisdom and council of a father. Doug writes the next wave of blessing will come from this generation. He cites the story of Rebecca who watered the camels of Abraham in Genesis 24 of the old testatment bible. In story she notices that the camels need water and she provided 400 gallons of water to 40 camels (a thirsty camel can drink 10 gallons of water).

All of the camels bore a dowry that was to be given to the bride of Isaac, Abraham's son. Rebecca didn't know that she was preparing a blessing for herself. She wanted to serve, she did the dirty work, she kept on it until the work was done, and she never complained. She knew her purpose. It wasn't glamorous until God stepped in and elevated her through her dedication.

Doug believes that God can use the fatherless generation to usher in the Second Coming, with the help of the church and those who are ministering to this generation.


"God Help Me" by Rebecca Saint-James

Proverbs 4:6 - "Do not foresake wisdom, and she will protect you; lover her, and she will watch over you."

In my business, there are so many opportunities to be misunderstood, categorized, or ignored. If you are in sales, then you know what that means. I am in Marketing, so it is much worse.

Lately, I have found many doors opening and I have to remember to really pray. I am excited by what God is doing, but sometimes the download can lose people. So, I am relying on the protection of wisdom to keep things in balance. There is so much at stake in these times and the value of relationships is so critical. A misunderstanding pushes timelines and objectives behind.

Lately, I have been getting a lot of laughs with my ruberic "In this business, you really have to forgive a lot of people." This comment seems to resonate, because in life we have to forgive a lot of people and work with them, even if they are a "stinky camel." There is so much work to do, keep serving. The camels don't care about you, they just want satisify their hunger or thirst. God wants to give you what is on their backs.

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org