“Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding.” (Prov. 4:1) (Read Proverbs 4:1-7)
Our Daily Bread:
“The Native
Americans of Michigan were the state’s first highway route engineers. With few
exceptions, Michigan’s major highways follow the trails they cut through the
wilderness hundreds of years before the white man came. A trail was 12-18
inches wide, and for safety the people followed single file. Then pack horses
followed these trails, widening them. Later came wagons, and the trials became
dirt roads and then highways.
In
similar way, Solomon followed the trial of his father and in turn paved the way
for his sons and grandsons. He did this by encouraging his sons to heed his
instructions just as he had followed the sound teaching of his father (Prov.
4:4-4). So this father, giving his sons good practical and spiritual counsel,
was passing on what he had learned from the boys’ grandfather, David, who was
called a ‘man after [God’s] own heart’ (1 Sam. 13:14; Acts 13:22). The younger
generation of believers often learns best about God from the family.
Our
physical and spiritual children watch the path we’re taking. As God’s men and
women, let’s make certain we cut a righteous, wise, and clear trail. Then if
ongoing generations choose to follow, the trail can become a highway—an ongoing
legacy to God’s glory.—Dave Egner
Lord, as I walk my path of life,
Lord, as I walk my path of life,
Help my feet step straight and true;
That those who follow after me,
Will be tracking straight with you. —Egner
When we follow God, we blaze a trail
for those who would follow.”
INSIGHT: God
gave parents the privilege and the responsibility
to
teach His Word to their children (Deu.
4:8-9; 6:7; 11:19)
God
wants the whole family to fear and obey Him (6:2; Ps. 34:11)."
"Wherever
I am, whatever I do,
O God,
please help me to live
In a
way that makes me credible
As your
representative.—Egner
Followers
of Jesus are most effective
when
attitudes and actions are aligned with His.”
(Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011)
(Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011)
“Wisdom is the principal thing;
therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” (Prov. 4:7 NKJV)
Today’s 22nd truth: If you are “born again”, you are an heir of eternal life. (1 John 5:11, 12)
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