Wednesday, August 27, 2008

August 28, 2008

FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER

Read the Bible through:
AM –
Pro. 10-12 : PM – 1 Cor. 2

CONTINUING IN GOD’S PLAN
Genesis 50:22-25

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Joseph saw Ephraim's children to the third generation. The children of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were also brought up on Joseph's knees.

Sometimes our local newspaper runs a photograph of a family taken at a family reunion. The photos are special because they show several generations of family members. Often the photos show three generations; a grandmother, mother, and child. These photos remind me of the importance of our families and how things, such as our faith and values, can be passed to the next generation.

Joseph was old, and he knew death was near. Yet he wanted to be sure his family new that the same God Joseph had trusted in the past would be there to lead them in the future.

In some families a lot of energy is spent worrying about the financial inheritance. How much more important is the spiritual inheritance of a strong faith in God? Money can be spent or wasted away. But the time spent teaching a new generation about God’s love is an eternal investment. What kind of inheritance are you building?

Father, help me to leave a legacy of faith for my family.