An artist that plays the double bass says the finest instruments are made with wood that has been naturally aged for 80 years so it is completely, and naturally, dry. Then the instrument reaches its finest tone when it has been in use many years. So the person who planted the tree, the craftsman who cut the wood and built the instrument, never really hear what their work produced.
Isn’t life like that too? Many important things in life are next generation matters, such things as raising children and teaching them living, or training an athlete in high school.
The Church fits there also. It is what we do here today that will help the next generation best. Maybe we are just putting down roots, or laying the groundwork, or carrying on what another will add to, build stronger, enlarge and enjoy. Moses spent a life time bringing the children of Israel to the brink of the promised land, but never got to live in it himself.
The apostle Paul worked, prayed, suffered, and died, so that other generations might have the Word of life, in Jesus Christ. So he wrote to Pastor Timothy, “The things you have heard from me, comit thee to faithful men so that they will be able to teach others also.” 2 Tim.2,2. :Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.”v.7.
We live today, and by God’s grace we also have a hand in preparing by Word and act for the next generation. May our preparation ever be a house built on a rock, which is Jesus Christ. God bless the life. For such a life produces rich blessing.
GPD 5/15/09
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