Message summary: Character qualities like faithfulness, steadfastness, and consistency sound boring to many people today, but they still matter to God. "A faithful man shall abound with blessings", and he does, both in this life and the life to come.

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“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12). "A faithful man who can find?" (Proverbs 20:6b). "A faithful man will abound with blessings" (Proverbs 28:20).

What happened one hundred and seven years ago today? I suppose a lot happened but one thing I know for sure is that on February 17, 1919 my dad was born. I hope as I share this memory and tribute you will also reminisce about those who've loved you but are now with the Lord or they may still be living. Let us all practice the fifth commandment

My Mom was outgoing and gregarious. My Dad was quiet and I suppose would never have been described as a "people person". My Mom carried that distinction for both of them!

I consider my dad's life in light of the many standard ways society determines success and fame:

He and Mom met in August of 1944, married in October, and had their first child in July 1945. In fact my oldest brother Mike is technically not considered a boomer baby like his siblings because he was born shortly before the end of WW2! He and Mom were married for 53 years. He was faithful in his marriage vows, faithful in providing for his family and was a man of integrity in his business dealings.

Dad had a deep love for his wife and children and we all knew it. He also loved his grandkids and they all have such good memories of him. Due to living a long distance away and Ester's relatively young age her memories are few. But she recalls falling asleep on his rather substantial belly when he would hold her in his big easy chair. It could be that the photos we have of this grandpa/granddaughter "time together" prompts and reinforces her distant memories.

My dad taught me faithfulness not so much by his words but by his example.

The truth of the daily Scripture is often most evident in the later years of life. I know quite a number of believers who are just coming out of a life of sin and are still dealing with the consequences of their past.  That includes a number of you reading this message, as you've shared stories via email with us.

I remind you that faithfulness has its rewards, both in this life and the one to come. Even though you are actually abounding in blessings now, salvation being the greatest one, you can become discouraged with present trials. God's Word is ever true. Perhaps you need to consider someone you know that has served God faithfully for many years and observe how they abound with blessings.

I bet you know some people like my Dad don't you? I've met several in my life but not as many as I would like. And they're getting harder and harder to come by. Character qualities like faithfulness, steadfastness, and consistency sound boring to many people today. But they still matter to God. "A faithful man shall abound with blessings", and he does, both in this life and the life to come. And I am confident that my dad, who followed Jesus as His Lord and Savior, has heard those wonderful words from the supremely faithful One, "Well done, good and faithful servant".

Be encouraged today, Hebrews 3:13

Stephen and Brooksyne Weber