Generation to Generation

God's word is full of commands to tell our children about all He has done. It does not seem like a difficult command, yet I wonder if your children are hearing about what He has done or about what you are doing?

Psalm 78 is a wonderful chapter in the Bible that reminds us how very important it is for our children to hear what God has done for us. It says in vs. 4 "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."

It is easy to complain and criticize in ministry. Sometimes the stress of everyday service to the people in our church becomes drudgery instead of delight. Of course when this happens, our mouths tend to reflect our heart and our children hear more about what we are doing instead of what God has done.

As the Psalmist continues in chapter 78 he reminds us, "That they should make them known to their children; that the generation to come might know them, the children who would be born, that they may arise and declare them to their children, that they may set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God but keep His commandments..."

Our homes must be the living example of true Christianity. Children need to be taught to talk to God and to thank God. Our children learn by our example. Take time to pray with them about difficult situations and let them hear you praise the God you love for all He has done, is doing and will do.

Tell of His wondrous works from generation to generation.