TAKE YOUR OBLIGATION TO FUTURE GENERATIONS SERIOUSLY

“We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works that He has done.”—Psalm 78:4

 

At any one time, America is just one generation away from being a pagan nation.  Consider what could happen to America if people stopped sharing the truth about Jesus with the children; the next generation would exist with no biblical foundation.  This could be one of the reasons why Jesus admonished His disciples to let the children to come to Him at a time they were trying to keep the children away (Mark 10:13-16).

 

American’s recent history has shown an unsettling history of progressing away from Christian values and teachings.  Years ago, America was founded upon scriptural principles.  It was common for people to take their children to church and read the Bible aloud at home.  As time went on, people became affluent and busy pushing the Lord aside.  Now, many children attend schools where God is not even mentioned—unless His name is used in vain.

 

In Psalm 78, we have been given divine instructions to teach the truth to our children.  We do this by modeling a godly life, teaching the Word, and sharing our testimony of the Father’s provision and leading.  Our obedience concerning the training of children will determine the future moral character of not only of America, but other nations as well. 

 

All believers have an important role to play in this—from the Sunday school teachers who instruct directly in a classroom to the volunteers who drive children to youth group, and the mentors who take time to impart into a child’s life.  Parents in particular have the enormous responsibility to train their daughters and sons in righteousness. 

 

Are you a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent?  Or are there other children within your circle of influence?  Think about ways that you are purposefully teaching them how to walk with Christ.  There is no task quite as essential or fulfilling as investing in the lives of the next generation.

 

Prayer—Father I thank You for the next generation.  Help me to see them as You do and show me ways that I can invest in their lives and future in Jesus Name. Amen.