As I was in prayer today, I brought our children and our friends' children yet again before God, asking Him that they would become His children as soon as possible, and live their lives for His purposes. I am more than ever convinced that nothing could be more important for them. My study of
1 John has confirmed that the difference between succeeding in life is whether or not the Holy Spirit is guiding and enabling us. Without His power, all the best training is useless (= will not be used) because in our own strength we are unable. Then, the following verses struck me:
For I will pour out water on the thirsty land and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and My blessing on your descendants; and they will spring up among the grass like poplars by streams of water.
Isaiah 44:3-4
As I looked up
poplars in Merriam-Webster, they pointed out that a defining characteristic of poplars is that they grow up quickly. May that be the case for our children!
What a wonderful promise to claim: "I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring."
1 comment:
Thanks for those words of encouragement, brother! I am always mindful of the fact that I could not take care of the special needs of my kids without God working in ME first. Truly, my hope is in Him.
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