I'm reading in the book of Judges right now- and was struck so much by this passage that I wanted to share it here quickly. I've probably shared it here before, actually-- because each time I read this passage I am so encouraged:
After Joshua had dismissed the Israelites, they went to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance. The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. (2:6-7)
Then we learn that Joshua dies, and the text goes on:
After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the LORD nor what he had done for Israel. Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD and served the Baals. They forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of Egypt. (2:10-12)
That generation failed to teach the next generation to love and follow God.
Oh, dear mothers: may that not be our story. May we be faithful and intentional and determined to teach our children to love and obey God! Deuteronomy 6 says we are to impress God's commandments on our children, to talk about them when we sit and walk and lie down and get up. Do not for a second believe that this isn't your most important task as a mother. That is our calling. Teach your children about God- fill them with His Word so that they can then teach THEIR children. This is God's plan.
Okay- I'm heading back to my Bible now-- but I just wanted to share that in case anyone else needed to hear that today.
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yes! I agree wholeheartedly! and I need that reminder everyday! so thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, sweet friend. You do a great job teaching your kids about Jesus! (((hugs)))
DeleteIt's so easy to just fall into the pattern of this world. It takes diligence and purpose coupled with faith and trust to do what needs doing as a mother. Your encouragement is so necessary. Keep doing what you're doing on all fronts wise woman. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie
Thank you for your kind words, Debbie. Your words are so true: it takes such diligence and it is SO against the grain. I'm so thankful for His Word to instruct me!
Delete~Stacy
Yes, I believe the same. Thanks for encouraging us to keep on with our children. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and I have working on a post for a couple of weeks now as we were reading through Joshua and Judges as well and this post has reminded me to hurry up and finish it already. :)
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