Times Change, But God's Word Remains Eternal

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

When I was growing up, children were expected to be seen and not heard. In my family, we were taught to obey rather than think for ourselves. Only one opinion mattered, and it wasn't ours. This type of parenting led me to look for voices outside my own head to tell me what to do. Empowering children to think is important.

It Is Written

MATTHEW 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

MATTHEW 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Love and Empowerment

I had the privilege of teaching preschool children for 43 years. They were precious to me, and as I interacted with them, I treated them as if I were interacting with the Lord. Children were important to Jesus; they should be important to us. They should be seen, heard, and valued. They are our legacy, the world beyond us. Each generation should be devoted to mentoring the next. What are you passing on?

Prayer

Lord, sometimes our view narrows to ourselves. Forgive us. Help us be good stewards, beginning with our own family, our own kin, our own neighbors, schools, churches, and government. Help us be diligent and committed to what we pass on to the next generation. Open our eyes and ears to You and Your plans, Your heart, and Your love for us and those around us. Help us live in a way that makes a difference.

Takeaway

What we pass on today will help shape the world of tomorrow.