And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
II Timothy 3:15
What would the world be like without teachers to show others the "how" of living life? Not just teachers in a classroom though without them there would be no doctors or preachers or even mailmen and mechanics, policemen or air traffic controllers.
Where would we be without moms and dads who teach the word of God?
David became the King of Israel at age thirty (II Samuel 5:1-5) but his education as a leader and defender didn't begin there.
- His heart was prepared as a child to serve the Lord by serving his family and others (I Samuel 17).
- He gathered those about him who were outcast but willing to serve (I Samuel 22:1,2).
- He became the defender and king of his nation serving until he was seventy years old (II Samuel 5).
- Jesus was prepared to hear and ask questions in the temple at twelve (Luke 2:46,47).
- Jesus gathered His men and prepared them for the work (Luke 6:13).
- Jesus defends us before the Father with His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection (I John 2: 1-3).
Are we gathering like-minded people around us?
Are we ready to be leaders in today's world?
Please share some of the ways you are preparing your family to be leaders for the Lord.
Hey Kids:
What are you preparing to be when you grow up? I know, you've been asked that dozens of times.
Has your plan changed since you were small and thought about being a policeman or a fireman or are you still thinking of that path?
How are you preparing for that future career?
How are you preparing to serve the Lord in that capacity?
King David had no idea he would ever be more than a shepherd but God saw a King.
God has plans for you as well.
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