Children are a gift from God.
I remember when my wife first told me she was pregnant. To be honest, I was a little freaked out. I kept thinking, “How much will this change our lives?” and “Am I ready to be a father?” Until that moment, my wife and I were just a couple, enjoying our freedom and loving life together. Then everything shifted when the focus became about her and the baby.
The day the nurse handed me my baby boy, Josh, outside the hospital was surreal. She said, “Here you go, Dad.” I was taken aback—“Huh?”
Some people, I agree, wouldn't change a thing, would say that having a baby is like having an anchor. Before kids, you can do whatever you want. Get up and go. Stay out all hours of the day and night. Whatever. Then when you have a kid, it becomes all about them and you get to do NOTHING! It is kinda true. It is all about them. Why? They cannot live for themselves.
When we are born, We are like that bud on the tree or that blade of grass. Bang, here we are. We know nothing. We want nothing but food, warmth, and comfort, We just exist. We just are.
We cannot eat solid food. We drink our mother's milk. We do not know anything. We must learn to talk, walk, feed ourselves, and even how to go to the bathroom outside our pants. We know nothing. We are needy for everything. But you know what else we are? Beautifully innocent.
This is why Yeshua, translated as Jesus, said this.
My firstborn Son, now a man, works hard and is moving up in his job. Yet, He still relies on me for just about everything. He understands that he may think he knows more than he does, yet he knows I do. He knows I got his back. He knows I love him. I’m here for him, 24-7.
My other two? They are still somewhat innocent. They know that dad is “king.” They know that dad will be there, bless them, {aka spoil them} and they have no fear when I’m with them. Why? Because their daddy got their back.
God desires a relationship with all His children. He wants us to love Him, trust Him, and rely on Him for everything, including our daily needs. He wants to be our Dad, our Father in Heaven, every moment of every day. Not just once a week when we feel like it, but always.
Some people, I agree, wouldn't change a thing, would say that having a baby is like having an anchor. Before kids, you can do whatever you want. Get up and go. Stay out all hours of the day and night. Whatever. Then when you have a kid, it becomes all about them and you get to do NOTHING! It is kinda true. It is all about them. Why? They cannot live for themselves.
When we are born, We are like that bud on the tree or that blade of grass. Bang, here we are. We know nothing. We want nothing but food, warmth, and comfort, We just exist. We just are.
We cannot eat solid food. We drink our mother's milk. We do not know anything. We must learn to talk, walk, feed ourselves, and even how to go to the bathroom outside our pants. We know nothing. We are needy for everything. But you know what else we are? Beautifully innocent.
This is why Yeshua, translated as Jesus, said this.
“And they were bringing children to him so that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.” Mark 10:13-16He was “indignant.” Wait, what does that mean? It is a feeling or expression of anger or annoyance at what is perceived as “unfair treatment.” They were trying to block children from coming to Him, and He got angry. Why do you think He said this?
“Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”It is simple to understand. I now have technically 4 kids. My first is not actually by birth but by choice and then God blessed me with three more. To this day, even my 31-year-old “daughter,” asks me anything. Trust me with everything. Still in essence relies on me for everything. She has two, yes two, Master's degrees in Psychology, She works from home and makes a good salary. Yet? She comes to my house daily for dinner. Like my other three, she still goes with me wherever I go.
My firstborn Son, now a man, works hard and is moving up in his job. Yet, He still relies on me for just about everything. He understands that he may think he knows more than he does, yet he knows I do. He knows I got his back. He knows I love him. I’m here for him, 24-7.
My other two? They are still somewhat innocent. They know that dad is “king.” They know that dad will be there, bless them, {aka spoil them} and they have no fear when I’m with them. Why? Because their daddy got their back.
God desires a relationship with all His children. He wants us to love Him, trust Him, and rely on Him for everything, including our daily needs. He wants to be our Dad, our Father in Heaven, every moment of every day. Not just once a week when we feel like it, but always.
If I tell my children something, they will believe me. They understand that my "yes" means yes and my "no" means no because I have made it a priority to be consistent. I could tell them something completely fantastic, and they would trust that whatever I say is true. Why? Because Daddy said so.
God wants this with us. Sin is sin, and good is good. Why? Daddy said so. {Holding up the Bible} “But I do not understand. Nor do I like this or that. However? Daddy said so therefore it is.
As John stated in 3 John 1:4
I understand it is very frustrating. You are raising kids in today’s reality. If you believe in God, and you read the Word of God or the Bible, and raise your kids without passing that on, once they leave your house, usually at about age 5, the world will start teaching them what the world wants them to be. When this happens, they will simply accept what the world says and they will start believing what the world says because that is what everyone they are surrounded with, believes.
I want you to think about this. The world is a confusing and becoming more confusing place based on mental illness, delusion, and sin. Used to be most agreed that God belongs in public education and society. Used to be most believed that marriage was to be between one man and one woman. Used to be that most would agree that biology is correct and if you are born a male you are male and if you are born a female then you are a female. Used to be that most agreed that Homosexuality was against God and nature and not something to be praised, supported, and protected.
The sad truth is, if you do not lay a good enough foundation and or educate your child well enough, you stand little to no chance. They will accept the lies, the delusions, and the sin as good, right, and even in some cases, holy.
The word says this.
God wants this with us. Sin is sin, and good is good. Why? Daddy said so. {Holding up the Bible} “But I do not understand. Nor do I like this or that. However? Daddy said so therefore it is.
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 18:10God created man, then woman, marriage, and children.
“And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:28This is why we are told over and over in the Word, that children are a blessing from God.
And here."Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of one's youth.
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate." Psalm 127:3-5
“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
and the glory of children is their fathers.” Proverbs 17:6
As John stated in 3 John 1:4
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”Children are a blessing from God to each one of us who has been blessed with them. This is why it is so important to lay a foundation for them in God. Give them the truth to take with them. Show them how to use the shield and the whole armor of God. Equip them with the difference between right and wrong, righteousness and sin. Teach them what genuine compassion really is. What true love really is. If you do not teach them what they need to know, the world will teach them what it wants them to be.
I understand it is very frustrating. You are raising kids in today’s reality. If you believe in God, and you read the Word of God or the Bible, and raise your kids without passing that on, once they leave your house, usually at about age 5, the world will start teaching them what the world wants them to be. When this happens, they will simply accept what the world says and they will start believing what the world says because that is what everyone they are surrounded with, believes.
I want you to think about this. The world is a confusing and becoming more confusing place based on mental illness, delusion, and sin. Used to be most agreed that God belongs in public education and society. Used to be most believed that marriage was to be between one man and one woman. Used to be that most would agree that biology is correct and if you are born a male you are male and if you are born a female then you are a female. Used to be that most agreed that Homosexuality was against God and nature and not something to be praised, supported, and protected.
The sad truth is, if you do not lay a good enough foundation and or educate your child well enough, you stand little to no chance. They will accept the lies, the delusions, and the sin as good, right, and even in some cases, holy.
The word says this.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6Our children are a gift from God. We read this in Isaiah.
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” Isaiah 54:13How are our children taught by God? His Word. This {Holding up the Bible} This is how you can have God, teach your children.
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:16It does not matter what we are talking about. God’s plan for families. God’s plan for us to live. God’s plan for salvation. God’s diet for us. God’s wisdom on, well, anything. What about removing God from schools and society? Is it compassion? Is it just? Is it in the Constitution? Is Abortion murder? Is Homosexuality ok? Is Transgenderism normal and good? What about bestiality? What about pedophilia? Is age just a number?
Now here is another aspect that some parents have a hard time accepting. Children are a gift from God. We are charged with “stewardship” over them until they reach the age of accountability. Then it is up to them. Do I know that without Yeshua, they may very well end up going to Hell? Yup. Will I try to teach them this? Yup. Can I decide for them? Sadly, no. I cannot save them. They have free will. They will decide for themselves. Regardless of what I know, what I desire for them, and or whatever I say. If they choose to not believe in God or His Christ, then that will be their choice. If they end up choosing to go to hell, then there is nothing I, nor God for that matter, can do. All we can do is tell them the truth and allow them to decide for themselves.
While they are with you, rejoice and be thankful that God blessed you with them, and do your best to teach them who God is. Teach them what salvation is. Teaching them the world way is not good nor does it end well for the world, but there is a far better way. His name is Yeshua.
Have you been adopted? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be, say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.
"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Yeshua's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Yeshua, Amen!"
That's it. It is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Yeshua, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10
The email, if you wish to contact me, is truthbygod1@gmail.com
May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Yeshua, be with you all. May God bless you and be with you always.
Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Yeshua is Lord!
While they are with you, rejoice and be thankful that God blessed you with them, and do your best to teach them who God is. Teach them what salvation is. Teaching them the world way is not good nor does it end well for the world, but there is a far better way. His name is Yeshua.
Have you been adopted? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be, say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.
"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Yeshua's sacrifice for me. I believed He rose from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Yeshua, Amen!"
That's it. It is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Yeshua, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, You shall be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10
The email, if you wish to contact me, is truthbygod1@gmail.com
May the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and the peace of our Lord Yeshua, be with you all. May God bless you and be with you always.
Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Yeshua is Lord!
No comments:
Post a Comment