Psalm 78:6-7. “That the generation to come might know them, even the children who should be born; who should arise and declare them unto their children: that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:”
LEARN FROM HISTORY. They are right behind us – impressionable. Wondering what guides us – thoughtful Not quite sure what’s inside us – skeptical Not knowing the experiences that mold us – pliable
We have learned from war that it doesn’t settle problems God allows it to take place to expose human sin Elusive peace is not found when men sit to discuss them It will only come when we face the sin problem within.
Peace has a brief lifetime in this world of men Compromise may seem like it, but it never lasts Peace comes to individuals when God deals with them It will come to earth’s nations when God’s judgments are past.
Look around and see the evidence of the Creator It is there to produce faith in One you can’t see The One who made everything is the Mediator For each person who knows, “Christ died for me.”
Religion is man-made; it’s not what God intended Its form and demands are works that will fail God’s grace brought salvation; redemption’s work ended When Christ died for us, the Gospel message will tell.
God gave us “His-story” so that we all will know There is a plan that’s unfolding – we each have a part The parables of the past are how older folks show To the younger generations, the things that will last.
*It may seem like fables or dreams from an old man When I tell my grandchildren about life lived before But when they come from a white head, they learn what they can They’ll be better citizens, learning from what I have in store.
“I have children and grandchildren, O God, whom I would like to see living honorable and moral lives. More than that, I want to see them living spiritual and godly lives that will reflect well on the Lord Jesus Christ. Please let me know the best way I can guide them. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”