Title
The Next Generation
Scripture
All these were the children of Asher, head’s of their father’s houses, choice men, mighty men of valor, chief leaders.
(1 Chronicles 7:40)
Devotional
What kind of generation are we training? Are we preparing our children to be leaders of their houses? Are we raising up choice men and women? Are our sons learning to become mighty men of valor, chief leaders? I am sorry to say that we, for the most part, have relinquished the training of our children to an effeminate society. We have allowed there to be a blending of the sexes, compromising the integrity of each. To our shame, fathers have relegated their duties to soccer coaches and youth leaders. Mothers likewise have traded their high office for lesser positions outside the home. Therefore instead of raising choice children, we are leaving our children to their own choice. And no child left to his or her own devices will choose wisely. They are children. For some it may be too late. Maybe, just maybe, it is not too late for you and your house.
Text For The Day
1 Chronicles 7:40: All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father’s houses, choice men, mighty men of valor, chief leaders.
Thought For The Day
“Every generation is strategic. We are not responsible for the past generation, and we cannot bear full responsibility for the next one; but we do have our generation. God will hold us responsible as to how well we fulfill our responsibilities to this age and take advantage of our opportunities. Billy Graham
Questions To Ponder
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Does God blend the generations or does each stand-alone? See Luke 1:50.
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What have you received from the previous generations? What impact has history had on you? Consider: words, traditions, laws, customs, etc.
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What impact are you having on the next generation, the ones replacing you?
Morning Study Guide
Defining: “Epoch”: “A fixed point of time … any fixed time or period… when any thing begins or is remarkably prevalent; as the epoch of falsehood; the epoch of woe.” Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
Referencing: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die…” Ecclesiastes 3.
Applying: God has placed you specifically in this epoch. You are here for an ordained reason and have a divine purpose; walk in it by grace though faith.