A Timely Reminder
(S) Scripture
He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our forefathers to teach their children,
so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children.
Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.
Psalm 78:5-7 (NIV)
(O) Observation
The psalmist is recounting God's work in Israel and their rebellion. Over and over the Israelites would sin and turn away from God and He would punish and they would repent and He would forgive. Over and over the psalmist recounts this cycle. In these verses though the psalmist recounts God instruction to teach His statutes to your children so that they will put their trust in the Lord.
(A) Application
As I think about my family we spent a good deal of time teaching our daughters faith lessons. Now as adults they are walking with the Lord and active in their churches. Our oldest is now teaching these same stories and lessons to her little girl. Sarah and her husband have custody and hope to adopt his five year old niece. They have had her for over two years now and the faith development in her has been tremendous. Becky and I are seeing that the lessons we taught were learned and are now being taught to the next generation. Our deepest desire is for Grayce to grow up loving Jesus and living for him. The scripture today is a good reminder of our task as parents and grandparents. This is a task I look forward to but it is one that can be easily set aside for other things. I am thankful for the reminder.
(P) Prayer
Lord thank you for allowing me to know you and to share that with my children and o see them sharing you with others especially their families. Help us to always remain faithful examples for those who follow us. Amen
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