In light of Father’s Day in a couple of week we asked Caleb to share a little bit about his dad, the legacy he left and what he has learned from him:
My Dad was a man of God. He passed away in March this year unexpectedly due to complication from surgery. It felt bittersweet, but with Father’s Day coming up I reflect on the sweet things that he left for me as his son. Here are 3 things.
1.Throughout his life, he modelled the importance and discipline of serving God. From as young as I can remember, many Sundays he would be involved in worship leading, translating and church leadership
roles. As I became older, he continued being active and expanded his servanthood to short term missions and become an elder in the church. I’ve heard from many people he was always joyful.
2. My dad was a businessman and that’s where I got my entrepreneur spirit from. As I went on my own journey with business, the ebbs and flows would always lead me to sharing or asking my dad for advice during dire times. I always hoped he would give me something profound through his experience and wisdom. He always did. And it was simple. Just Pray. Give Everything to God because everything is in Gods’ hands. In this world where the main goal of a business is to maximize profits and prosper
financially, my dad encouraged me to run one that honours God, one that is entrusted in God’s hand, and whatever God did with it, I was to give Thanks and praise. Soon enough, I realized that it wasn’t just the business that he wanted me to do these things but everything in life I was to do these things.
3. Lastly, my dad always worshiped God in humility. I’ve served in worship teams for many years and have enjoyed songs that can be emotional, uplifting, majestic, and catchy. As my dad retired and moved to
Canada, he had to learn newer songs that he’s never heard of, but would always share with me the ones’ that described how big and great God is and the depth of how amazing and in awe we should be of Him. His focus was on the meaning of the lyrics more than the music and he always appreciated the one’s that described God’s attributes.
I deeply miss my dad as I wish I had more time with him. However, I know what is better is the fact that he is with our Heavenly Father, and he gets to worship Him having the full experience of Gods greatness and goodness. My dad set out his footprints in the sand for me to follow, so I can walk along with Jesus as he did and when my time comes, I look forward to seeing him again in heaven.