Be A Man

We sometimes have an inauthentic picture of who men are. God created men with special abilities and responsibilities.
God has called us to represent Him as followers of Christ. Baptist men have the opportunity to demonstrate to the world what it means to be a “Real Man” The Bible gives us several truths we need to heed. Let me focus on two.
1. Real Men Pray - the Bible teaches ( in word and by example that men should and do pray) Prayer is tuning in to the God channel and figuring out what life is all about. We see Abraham, Moses, and a host of other Old Testament characters staying in touch with God through prayer. In the New Testament, Jesus modeled the difference a life of prayer could make. Paul counseled Timothy by saying, I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. Try praying rather than fighting.
2. Real Men Love – we are taught in the New Testament that one of the best, if not the best, way to bear witness to Jesus is to love others. Now, I know that men are somewhat reluctant to let their feelings show, but not Jesus. He genuinely loved other people and wanted God’s best for them. He still does. His words in John 13:34-35 tell us that we should do the same. "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." While I know that this is not a gender specific verse we men need to hear it again.

“Man Up” for Jesus.