06/15/09 Psalm 78:1-8

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SCRIPTURE - O my people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things for of old what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us. We will not hide from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded out forefathers to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. They would not be like their forefathers - a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to him. (NIV)

OBSERVATION - We are told in the scripture above to listen, learn and share with following generations praiseworthy deeds of the LORD in his power and the wonders he has done.

APPLICATION - First step is listen and learn. Take the time to study scripture, attend Bible studies and time of fellowship to learn how the LORD has done wonders worthy of praise in the past and in the present. Share what you have heard and learned with others. Live in the praises of the Lord and teach our children, so that they will do the same in their life.

One of my favorite examples would be saying grace. My mother and father taught me our family prayer from my maternal grandparents. In turn we have taught our children our prayer, and they have taught others that have shared a meal with us. The best thing is they do it on their own without being prodded by their parents.

PRAYER - Lord, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share what I have learned about your wonders and the people you have placed in my life to share my experiences of you, with.

YES - Sometimes I take for granted the freedom that I have to talk about my faith. I will take every opprotunity to share how the Lord has touched my life, in celebration of this freedom.