Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons; specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children. | ||
| Deuteronomy 4:9–10 | ||
| Take heed to yourself because it’s not just about you, but about your kids and grandkids as well. Here is your job: to be familiar with the Word, to be constantly learning more about the Word so that you can teach your children and grandchildren. “Your mother and brothers are calling You,” the disciples said to Jesus. “My mother and brothers are those who hear and do the Word,” Jesus answered (see Matthew 12:47–50). Jesus’ disciples were His family, but those in your family are your disciples. This is so important to understand. “What’s my ministry?” people often ask. And my answer to them is, “Do you have kids or grandkids? Pray for them, share the things you’re learning about the Lord with them day by day. And in so doing, you will be in ministry.” If you raise godly kids or are involved in seeing godly grandkids raised up, yours is a fruitful, successful, rewarding, fulfilling, thrilling, eternally impacting ministry indeed. There can be no greater blessing. Pastor Johnson | ||
