We all have a favorite verse in the Bible and usually they are uplifting, encouraging, or meaningful. Rarely, I would say, they are sad and discouraging. Have you thought about what's the saddest verse in the Bible? Let me venture a suggestion this week.
It's found in Judges 2:10, "After them another generation rose up who did not know the LORD or the works he had done for Israel."
What an indictment against the nation of Israel! Joshua has died, there is no real leader, and most, if not all, of the generation that came into the promise land have died. One generation is all it took for the people to forget God and all of His great works He did for them.
Moses and Joshua both recited the law to all the people so they wouldn't forget. In fact, they actually wrote it down to help their memory and obedience. God through Moses had told them to teach their children the history of His mighty works as they left Egypt, wondered through the wilderness, and the conquest of the Promise Land. The Lord told them in Deuteronomy 11:19 to "Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
Parents are so important in bringing their children up with an understanding of who God is and how Jesus lived, died, and was resurrection. You can't force them to become a believer, but you can plant the seed and water it. Pray for them, live the Christ life in front of them so they can see it modeled. Then they will not be a generation that did not know the Lord or His works. If you would like some resources on discipling you children or grandchildren, just give me a call.
Just One Generation!
We all have a favorite verse in the Bible and usually they are uplifting, encouraging, or meaningful. Rarely, I would say, they are sad and discouraging. Have you thought about what's the saddest verse in the Bible? Let me venture a suggestion this week.
It's found in Judges 2:10, "After them another generation rose up who did not know the LORD or the works he had done for Israel."
What an indictment against the nation of Israel! Joshua has died, there is no real leader, and most, if not all, of the generation that came into the promise land have died. One generation is all it took for the people to forget God and all of His great works He did for them.
Moses and Joshua both recited the law to all the people so they wouldn't forget. In fact, they actually wrote it down to help their memory and obedience. God through Moses had told them to teach their children the history of His mighty works as they left Egypt, wondered through the wilderness, and the conquest of the Promise Land. The Lord told them in Deuteronomy 11:19 to "Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
Parents are so important in bringing their children up with an understanding of who God is and how Jesus lived, died, and was resurrection. You can't force them to become a believer, but you can plant the seed and water it. Pray for them, live the Christ life in front of them so they can see it modeled. Then they will not be a generation that did not know the Lord or His works. If you would like some resources on discipling you children or grandchildren, just give me a call.
As always, Onward and Upward!