Who Is a Son?

A son is...

A promise, a project and a producer.

In the story of Isaac, we uncover powerful truths about what it means to be a son. From Abraham's journey of faith, we see that a son is:

1. A Promise of the Father

2. A Project of the father

3. A Producer of the future


Let’s dive into each aspect and draw insights that apply to our lives today.

1. A Son Is a Promise of the Father.

Isaac wasn’t just another child; he was a child of promise—a fulfillment of God’s word to Abraham and Sarah. God had spoken, and though the wait was long, the promise was sure.

Promise Made: “I will surely give you a son by her... kings of peoples will come from her.” (Genesis 17:15-16)  

Promise Delivered: “Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised.” (Genesis 21:1-2)

No matter how impossible it seems, a true son carries within him the fulfillment of a greater promise—one that impacts generations.


2. A Son Is a Project of the Father.

Isaac wasn’t left to figure things out on his own; Abraham was deeply involved in shaping his son’s life. This speaks to the intentional investment fathers must make in their sons. A father is called to:  

- Name him – Abraham gave him identity (Genesis 21:3).  

- Circumcise him – He introduced him to God's covenant (Genesis 21:4).  

- Celebrate him – He marked milestones with joy (Genesis 21:8).  

- Love him – Isaac was cherished and valued (Genesis 22:2).  

- Involve him – Abraham walked the journey of faith with him (Genesis 22:6).  

- Present him to God – He dedicated him to the Lord (Genesis 22:9).  

- Find a wife for him – He secured his future (Genesis 24:2-4).

A son thrives when a father is present, guiding, and preparing him for what lies ahead. True fatherhood is more than provision; it’s participation.  

3. A Son Is a Producer of the Future.

God’s promise to Abraham was vast—“father of many nations.” Yet, it all rested on the shoulders of one son. Isaac's life shows us that fruitfulness is not about quantity but about faithfulness to God’s plan.  


Key Lessons from Isaac:

- He got married, just like his father. 

  “Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah, and he married Rebekah.” (Genesis 24:67)

- He trusted God, just like his father.

  “Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was childless, and the Lord answered his prayer.” (Genesis 25:21)  


Isaac's story challenges us to ask: Are we producing fruit that outlives us? Sons are meant to continue the legacy of faith and obedience.  


In simple terms, being a son means to:  

- Be like your father in character.  

- Borrow from his wisdom and experiences.  

- Follow after his footsteps in faith.  


The big question is—what kind of men would we have in the future if all boys became like, borrowed from, and followed after their fathers?


What kind of Isaac will your son be?  


We call on all men to rise and intentionally be MENtors—mentors who shape the next generation with purpose and vision.  


Every son is a promise, a project, and a producer. Whether biological or spiritual, the question remains—are we raising sons with the intentionality they deserve?

Baby in picture is a nephew.


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