There are generations of little ones who are hungering after the food of the Word of the Gospel. As they are fed, they will grow into those who in turn will feed another gener
ation.
Scripture teaches us that “When the Lord shall build up Zion; he shall appear in his glory. He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. This shall be written for the generation to come; and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; to hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; to declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem” (Ps. 102:16-21).
Christ the Savior and King, has appeared and he is building up Zion. The people for whom he has given himself on their behalf; for he “was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all” (Isa. 53:5-5; 1 Pe.2:23-24).
Have we looked at our children and children’s children as we proclaimed the Gospel, as we studied and practiced the Word, knowing that our thoughts and deeds are not for us only but will affect the generations that follow? “The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion; and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel” (Ps. 128:5-6).
Whether in the home or in fellowship of the Church (which Christ is building), we separate not our children from the adults. We gather together to hear what the Spirit has to say through his inspired Word. Children learn best when they hear the Word of God as they nestle in the arms of their parents. Do we explain the message from the pulpit to your children or are you satisfied with the picture they colored? Do we look at our children and children’s children and see the Word of God nurturing them and the generations to follow? There should be a special joy as the fellowship of Father and Son discuss the Word of God that our children may be blessed. Churches that do not preach the Gospel with the generations of those for whom Christ died, having looked only on the present generation, have not fully understand the great commission of their Lord. Discipling nations are not an obedience that one rests from, but is a continual struggle and battle against the gates of hell which shall not prevail because Christ is at the head of the host of his subjects.
Men, take a good look at your children, and see the generations. As head of the household love your wife and fruit of her womb, as Christ so loved his church. Also, Patriarchs nurture both the home and the church body in their faithfulness to teach and practice the Word of God in sight of their children and children’s children. Thus are the mothers encouraged to be disciples who teach their children, especially the girls who will be a blessing in the homes to come.
ation.Scripture teaches us that “When the Lord shall build up Zion; he shall appear in his glory. He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. This shall be written for the generation to come; and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; to hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; to declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem” (Ps. 102:16-21).
Christ the Savior and King, has appeared and he is building up Zion. The people for whom he has given himself on their behalf; for he “was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all” (Isa. 53:5-5; 1 Pe.2:23-24).
Have we looked at our children and children’s children as we proclaimed the Gospel, as we studied and practiced the Word, knowing that our thoughts and deeds are not for us only but will affect the generations that follow? “The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion; and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel” (Ps. 128:5-6).
Whether in the home or in fellowship of the Church (which Christ is building), we separate not our children from the adults. We gather together to hear what the Spirit has to say through his inspired Word. Children learn best when they hear the Word of God as they nestle in the arms of their parents. Do we explain the message from the pulpit to your children or are you satisfied with the picture they colored? Do we look at our children and children’s children and see the Word of God nurturing them and the generations to follow? There should be a special joy as the fellowship of Father and Son discuss the Word of God that our children may be blessed. Churches that do not preach the Gospel with the generations of those for whom Christ died, having looked only on the present generation, have not fully understand the great commission of their Lord. Discipling nations are not an obedience that one rests from, but is a continual struggle and battle against the gates of hell which shall not prevail because Christ is at the head of the host of his subjects.
Men, take a good look at your children, and see the generations. As head of the household love your wife and fruit of her womb, as Christ so loved his church. Also, Patriarchs nurture both the home and the church body in their faithfulness to teach and practice the Word of God in sight of their children and children’s children. Thus are the mothers encouraged to be disciples who teach their children, especially the girls who will be a blessing in the homes to come.Remembering our children and children's children,
Grandpa
