Date: 05-17-2020

Title: A Timely Reminder

(S) cripture:
    Psalm 78:5-7 (NASB) For He established a testimony in Jacob And appointed a law in Israel, Which He commanded our fathers That they should teach them to their children, 6 That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born, That they may arise and tell them to their children, 7 That they should put their confidence in God And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments,

(O) bservation:
    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) pplication:
    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. Sarah and Ryan are now teaching these same stories and lessons to their four daughters. Bethany and Justin are teaching them to their now three sons (Nolan was born a week ago). 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 our grandchildren 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) rayer:
    Lord thank you for allowing me to know you and to share that with my children and to see them sharing you with others especially their families. Help us to always remain faithful examples for those who follow us. Amen