"We're the Men"
We’re the men who will show up,
Just like we said we would,
Do the thing we promised,
Just like real men should.
We’re the men who aren’t confused,
About the zippered fact,
That we are male and clearly so,
And so we manly act.
We’re the men who say yes ma’am,
And will remove our hat,
Whey they introduce a female,
Open doors, just count on that.
And we’re the men who still bear arms,
To hunt and to defend,
Don’t care if you disagree,
Won’t let that freedom end.
We have a sharp knife in our pocket,
And a pistol in our boot,
We know when to ready, aim,
And we know when to shoot.
We’re the men who love the Lord,
And give when there’s a need,
Take care of those who struggle,
To shelter and to feed.
And if our country needs us,
We’re the ones who’ll go,
Whether here or distant shores,
For freedom, don’t you know.
We know how to bait a hook,
And bow our knees in prayer,
Skin a buck or rope a bull,
We’ve done that and been there.
So don’t count out the good old boys,
The horseback men who ride,
When evil knocks upon the door,
We will not run and hide,
But meet each challenge when it comes,
No matter what the cost,
Do what’s needed and on time,
When the final lines are crossed.
“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. Do everything with love.” (1 Corinthians 16:13-14, NLT)
The old translation says: “Quit ye like men. Be strong.” There is a crucial place for godly manhood in the Almighty’s purpose, and the devil has done everything he can to steal it. Christian men have been feminized to the point of ad nauseam, and made to feel apologetic about their God-given strengths. Men are called to the adventurous spiritual battle, and to be the protector of their families. God’s men don’t play it safe but boldly live by faith in spiritual armor and in connection with a band of brothers. May their tribe grow.
Lord, teach us to be the people You have called us to be, in Jesus’ name.
Art by Steve Boaldin, used by permission. Thanks, Steve, and God bless you.