He's a man who came to know the Lord because, like Zekees in our text, he had a divine

appointment one day. My dad came to be the man he was because one day the Lord targeted him

and had a divine appointment with him.

Divine appointments can have a dramatic impact on your life, even if they happen to someone

else.

Hello and welcome to Destin for Victory, where we feature the preaching ministry of Pastor

Paul Shepard.

Coming up next, we'll take a look at two such meetings, one between Jesus and Zechias, and another that Pastor Paul experienced during his time on earth.

As we prepare to celebrate Father's Day this Sunday, we're so glad you've joined us for this special message.

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Now, here's today's Destin for Victory Message, a tribute to my dad.

On February 22nd, 2008, my dad went from labor to reward.

I want to pay tribute to him because I was so blessed to have him as my natural and spiritual father. I feel honored to carry both his natural and spiritual DNA. And I want to pay tribute to him. I'm so glad I was raised by two people who

knew the Lord and who loved the Lord and who raised

their children in the training and instruction of the Lord. I'm so glad I was raised by folk who

weren't confused about their role as parents. They knew that a parent's job is to prepare a child for a quality

life, and they knew that that didn't just mean make sure they get a good education, although they

ensured that we did. They knew it didn't just mean make sure that they have a general sense

of how to treat other people, but they knew first

and foremost that the fear of the Lord was the beginning of wisdom. And I'm glad I'm raised by

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