Genesis 17:7 NLT
I had the privilege of attending a chapel service where my youngest granddaughter (almost 10 years old) sang as part of the Praise and Worship team. She loves to sing and I love it when she does. She can be quite dramatic when singing regular songs, but when she sings praise and worship, you can see the joy of the Lord in her eyes. It's an authentic relationship between her and Jesus.
As I was thanking God for His faithfulness to my generations, I realized it was more than "my" generations (me, my children, their children). My granddaughter is actually the fifth generation in our line to worship God in song. What a holy legacy He has bestowed on us! And in talking with my daughter-in-love, I found that my granddaughter is also the fifth generation from her side to worship God in song! I'm not bragging or boasting - I am giving honor to Whom honor is due!
God is faithful to His Word in ways we can barely comprehend, but oh, that we would be that faithful! Beloved of the Lord, I want to encourage you to stand on His Word. Even if you are the first generation! Find the Scriptures that apply to your family, to your situations, to your needs, and thank Him for them. I'm not talking about name it and claim it, blab it and grab it. I'm talking about Taste and see that the Lord is good! Embrace His Word! In a world shaken by evil, the Lord is our firm foundation. His Word cannot be shaken. It will keep us upright.
Psalm 102:18 tells us, This will be written for the generation to come,That a people yet to be created may praise the Lord. Our generations yet to come...
Prayer:
Father,
How do we fully express our gratitude for Your Word and Your faithfulness to our generations? Help us to hide Your Word deep in our hearts that we might not sin against You. Give us ears to hear, hearts to know, and opportunities to speak Your alive and powerful words to our generations and all those who will listen and receive. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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