Mustard Seed Thoughts : Leaving something behind....

I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.

I Am Found In You by Steven Curtis Chapman

Leaving something behind....

By: Ron Edmondson Friday, March 03, 2006

On the contrary, it is to be a witness between us and you and the generations that follow, that we will worship the LORD at His sanctuary with our burnt offerings, sacrifices and fellowship offerings. Then in the future your descendants will not be able to say to ours, 'You have no share in the LORD.' Joshua 22:27 NIV

What is your legacy? There is a song Christian artist Steve Green used to sing called "Find us Faithful". A line in the song says "When your children sift through all you've left behind, will the memories they uncover...?" Whenever I hear that song, I am convicted! What memory am I leaving for my children?

I have told you before about my youngest son...you know...the morbid one. When I travel out of town he often asks, "Daddy, what will happen if the plane crashes?" "Well son, I suppose I'll probably die." (I don't say that, but I am tempted to sometimes.) He isn't asking about my death, he is asking about his future. He's asking what he is to do without me. It is a morbid, but fair, thought.

What are those who come behind you to do? What kind of legacy are you leaving them? You do know that children most often follow in our footsteps, don't you? They often repeat the same mistakes we make. They often experience similar success. What kind of life are you living for them to follow?

Let me ask you an even more direct question: Do you want those who follow you to live a committed Christian life; to love Jesus with all their heart? Then, I must ask, if they are following you, is that the direction you are taking them?

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