Wednesday, November 15, 2023
For five or six years, I flew all over the U.S. and several countries to work with church leaders. I shared with them that we needed to quit doing church to please ourselves and build churches that equipped our people to help their grandchildren pass on their faith. This principle is rooted in the apostle Paul's mentoring advice to Timothy about living to share Jesus over four generations. [1] We have a mission to make disciples that make disciples. [2] God made clear that He selected Abraham to be the "father of the Jewish nation" because Abraham could pass on his faith to his sons, grandsons, and family after him. While the principle of living for our grandchildren to pass on their faith is essential for all of us, I want to remind men of our vital role in passing on their faith and practical life instruction [3] to our children and grandchildren while setting them an example of godliness! [4]
Father in heaven, awaken us from our neglect. I confess that many men in our time who are supposed to be godly leaders have not invested in their children and grandchildren. We have not found other younger men to train and entrust with the mission of Jesus and a passion for our faith. Embolden us, equip us, and inspire us through the Holy Spirit, O God, as we pledge to partner with You in the legacy-building work of faith. We pray this in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, our Lord, Savior, and example. Amen.
Together in Christ is a daily devotional that focuses on what Scripture teaches about godly living in relationships.
'Together in Christ' is written by Phil Ware.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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