“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.” -Proverbs 23:24

Let me give you a little front-porch truth this morning.

There is no joy quite like watching someone you love walk in righteousness.

Proverbs 23:24 reminds us that a father rejoices over a righteous child. Not because that child is perfect. Not because they never stumble. But because they choose the right path. They choose wisdom. They choose integrity. They choose God.

And that brings joy that money cannot buy and success cannot replace.

As a pastor, I have watched parents light up when their children serve the Lord. I have seen grandparents wipe tears when a grandchild sings in church or bows their head in prayer. That kind of joy is deeper than pride. It is holy joy.

But here is the beautiful part: this verse is not just about earthly fathers. It reflects the heart of our Heavenly Father.

When you choose righteousness, when you forgive instead of holding grudges, when you tell the truth instead of taking shortcuts, when you honor God in the quiet places, you bring joy to the heart of your Father in heaven.

Imagine that. Your obedience brings Him delight.

So today, walk wisely. Live clean. Make decisions that honor God. Not for applause. Not for recognition. But because somewhere in heaven, your Father rejoices when His children walk in truth.

And there is no greater joy than that, because that’s the Joy of The Lord!