Is Your Child Going to be a Servant of God?

DAY 134
2-4-10
1 CHRONICLES 24-26


Good Morning!

Yes, more lists of people and genealogies…and a great lesson for parents! Notice how service was a family thing. Ministry was handed down through the ages.

I was just thinking – how does a young Christian become a life-long, serious, ministry-minded adult Christian? They are raised viewing their parents serving; and they are given ministry to fulfill themselves from a young age.

Chances are a child that is raised by serious, ministry-minded parents will become the same kind of Christian. Obviously, there are exceptions. Sometimes a child will grow up and excel in service without parental example. Other times, strong servant parents will have children who will not follow their lead. For some, it might take years for a parent’s example of faith to be accepted by an adult child. Solomon wrote, Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Prov. 22:6)

God’s word is true – parents must teach their children to be serious, full-time servants of God. No matter how they will eventually make a living, teach and encourage them to be a Christian first.

What kind of inheritance will you leave your children? A heart for service; faithful involvement with the church; and total love and dedication to God is priceless.

Barry

Do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. (Deut. 4:9)