The Lion's Roar: Answering the Call to Godly Manhood
The World Needs Godly Men
The World Needs Godly Men
Brothers, we live in a time when the very essence of manhood is being challenged and redefined by a world that neither acknowledges nor honors the One who created it. This is no accident. The adversary has always sought to distort what God has ordained, to strip men of their identity, their authority, and their purpose. But we must not be deceived. A man of God is not shaped by the shifting tides of culture but is anchored in the truth of the Word. True masculinity is found in surrender to Christ, in a heart that loves, serves, and stands firm in righteousness. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13) This is the call, and it is not one to be taken lightly.
There is an eternal weight to how a man lives his life. The enemy would have men bow to fear, to selfish ambition, to the fleeting pleasures of this world. But our calling is higher. We were created in the image of God to reflect His nature, to rule and reign with wisdom, to walk in love, and to lead with the strength that comes from submission to His Spirit. We are not meant to be passive observers in a world unraveling at the seams. We are called to be the repairers of the breach, the ones who stand in the gap. The world does not need more men who conform—it needs men who transform, men who understand that leadership begins with servanthood, that authority is exercised through humility, and that victory comes through surrender to the King.
When we look around, we see the evidence of what happens when men abdicate their God-given roles. Broken homes, fatherless generations, moral compromise in the church, a society that has lost its sense of truth—all symptoms of a greater disease. The enemy has convinced men that their presence does not matter, that their voice is not needed, that their strength is oppressive rather than protective. But this is a lie from the pit of hell. The world is in desperate need of men who will kneel before God so that they may stand before anyone. “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16) A man after God's heart will not be swayed by the shifting moral landscape but will remain steadfast, rooted in the unshakable kingdom of God.
I had a dear friend, a brother in Christ, who passed away three years ago. His life was a testimony to what it means to live as a godly man. He did not measure success by the world’s standards, but by how he loved, how he served, and how he remained faithful to the end. Today, he worships before the throne of God, and his life is a challenge to us all—to live with such purpose, with such unwavering commitment to the truth, that when we take our final breath, we do so knowing we have poured ourselves out completely for the cause of Christ.
A man’s life is not measured by his possessions, his accolades, or his reputation. It is measured by his faithfulness to his King. “He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?” (Micah 6:8) This is the standard. A man of faith does not waver, even when the whole world stands against him. A man of integrity keeps his word, even when it costs him everything. A man of love lays down his life for others, knowing that in losing his life, he finds it in Christ. This is not weakness—it is the very power of God manifested in human form.
Brothers, the time for complacency is over. We cannot afford to be silent. We cannot afford to shrink back. We were never meant to walk this journey alone. We are a band of brothers, warriors in the army of God, and it is time we take our place. Let us rise together, sharpening one another as iron sharpens iron. Let us build each other up, challenging one another to walk worthy of the calling we have received. The world needs godly men now more than ever. Will you answer the call?
Stand strong. Love fiercely. Walk faithfully.
For the Kingdom, Dan Blincoe
Great message Dan. One so many young men need to hear and be empowered in.
What I appreciate most about this is your reference to Micah 6:8.
So often the battle imagery is wrongly interpreted as fighting like the world fights, to rise up and overpower others into compliance.
However, that’s not the kind of fighting Christ asks us to do.
As men, we’re called to be meek. Tremendous power, wielded with surgical precision and control.
We’re to use our power to lower ourselves and lift others up.
We’re to take the hits so someone else doesn’t have to.