Let your work be manifest to your servants, and your glorious power to their children.” vs. 16
Psalm 90:4-7
The psalmist is praying that the wondrous work of God would be manifest to all the congregation. There really is nothing better than to be a part of a community that recognizes the goodness of the world, and who are working together to bring healing and restoration to its brokenness. So we like it when our friends can see the fingerprints of God in creation, and we are delighted when they share our faith and join in our mission. The unity is beautiful! But even better than that are those times when our children, instead of going their own ways, begin to see and believe the truth of what we’ve passed on to them. So often we lament the fact that those who come after us show impatience with our ways and discard the faith that we have so carefully placed in their hands. We can even see in their eyes that they have little interest in Jesus, and that they would much rather align themselves with the gods of the culture. They love the pursuit of wealth and pleasure and have little interest in dedicating themselves to service. But not always! The Spirit can work miracles, and occasionally the seeds of faith that we have planted find nourishment and begin to slowly grow and even bear fruit. What is produced may be different from what we’ve experienced, but the core of love is obvious to all. Glory be to God!
Thought for the Day: What signs of faith do I see in children?
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