After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord nor what He had done for Israel.
Judges 2:10
If ever there was a verse that clearly indicates the importance of sharing our faith, it is Judges 2:10. This verse is astounding. How is it possible that the generation who had made it through the desert, crossed the Jordan River, and regained the Promised Land would not have shared these things with their children?
Why would they not have told them about their great and powerful God? And yet the next generation “knew neither the Lord nor what He had done”? They went on to do evil in the eyes of the Lord. Either the previous generation didn’t want to talk about God or they assumed they didn’t have to – that maybe God would reveal Himself (much like He did to them).
We must talk about God. We must share our faith (in particular with our children). Not just what our faith is but why we have it. We must talk about God’s love because without love there can be no relationship. We can’t assume our children (or others) will somehow “pick up on it” by simply watching us. We talk about so many things. And yet sometimes we forget the most important topic of all.
Encouragement for the week: Talk about God with your children, with loved ones, and others you know. Let them see you pray. Talk about how God blesses you and why it is you try to please Him. Let them see your relationship with God. And nurture them into their own relationship with God.
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