Read: Psalm 78:1–8
Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 7–9; John 6:22–44
We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4
A phrase on many parenting websites says, “Prepare the child for
the road, not the road for the child.” Instead of trying to remove all
obstacles and pave the way for the children in our life, we should
instead equip them to deal with the difficulties they encounter on the
road ahead.
The psalmist wrote, “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,
his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes . . . ,
which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next
generation would know them . . . and they in turn would tell their
children” (Ps. 78:4–6). The goal is that “they would put their trust in
God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands” (v. 7).
Think of the powerful spiritual impact
others had on us through what they said and how they lived. Their
conversation and demonstration captured our attention and kindled a fire
in us to follow Jesus just as they did.
It’s a wonderful privilege and responsibility to share God’s Word and
His plan for our lives with the next generation and the generations to
come. No matter what lies ahead on their road through life, we want them
to be prepared and equipped to face it in the strength of the Lord.
Father in heaven, we seek Your wisdom and guidance to prepare the children we know and love to walk with You in faith.
Through conversation and demonstration, help prepare children to follow the Lord on the road ahead.
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