GOD, For Generations To Come

Good Morning!! The psalmist is here making a public covenant to keep a careful record of God's blessings and to then recount them to the generations that will follow. Yet, the thought in this verse also clearly contains the idea of "showing" (not just telling) because the first example the psalmist gives, the praises of the Lord, is one that must be acted out,...it cannot simply be described if it is to be truly communicated.

We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.—————Psalm 78:4,7 (NIV)

What are we showing and telling the coming generation about God,...and the worship of God? What does it say to our friends and family, when we are consistently late to church,...early to leave,...or quick to miss? Is it showing them the praises of God,...is it communicating to them His value, strength, and the wonderful works that He's done? The psalmist recognizes that the stakes could not be higher. He is  Is your faith so public and strong that it encourages your children and grandchildren to place their hope in God, as well?

We too, must make a public commitment to the coming generation,...in order that they might set their hope in God.

Holy Spirit, help us today, to show our faith and love for God,...through both word and dead. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

"A change in behavior, first begins with a change in the heart."