The Lineage Continues
Wednesday, August 12
Numbers 20:25-26 (NKJV)
“Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to Mount Hor; and strip Aaron of his garments and put them on Eleazar his son; for Aaron shall be gathered to his people and die there.”
Devotion
We get the picture of 3 persons ascending the mountain: Moses, Aaron, and Eleazar.
To pray? To sacrifice? Rather, to meet with God. A transfer of leadership was about to occur.
Aaron shortly was to die and be gathered to his people. God was present to make sure the transfer was done correctly and in accordance with His Will and Plan for the Priesthood to continue. To be established. To flourish.
Likewise, in our days, there will come a time when our father’s and mother’s will die and be gathered to their people. It will be the fathers and mothers’ responsibility to transfer the lineage of the family over to the sons and daughters to preserve the family unit and its godly heritage.
A parent will know when that transfer must take place because they have been raising that child in the fear of the Lord. (Deuteronomy 4:10) And the parent(s) “have been training up that child in the fear-reverence of the Lord, so when they are older, they shall not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
You may be saying to yourself, “Sure, in a perfect world. But you don’t know my family, and you don’t know my kids.”
Which is why it is expedient for you, Mom and Dad, to impress upon your children that the same God who turned your life around will be the same God who turns their life around. Let them see your garment of praise, your garment of prayer, your garment of consecration.
So that when they are older, and they have their own children, they may surely testify and thank God for giving to them goodly and godly parents, who raised them up right.
Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help me to live a life that points the next generation to You. Let those around me see prayer, praise, faith, and consecration reflected in my life. Whether through my family, friendships, mentorship, or everyday example, may my life leave a godly legacy that encourages others to follow You. May the faith You have entrusted to me continue through those I influence and into generations to come. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Apply It Today
Don’t assume your children and those who look up to you know what you believe. Create intentional opportunities to talk about your faith and tell them how God has worked in your life.
Resources
- When your time on earth is over, what will remain? Watch “The Blessing That Outlives You” and be encouraged to live a life that leaves behind more than memories—a legacy of faith.
- Download this week’s wallpaper as a reminder to keep praise a priority for the next generation. Wallpaper
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