What Kind of Man Are You Building?

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

"And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." (NKJV)

This short passage comes directly after Moses gets the 10 Commandments from Yahweh and delivers them to the people of Israel. He is instructing the people to live out the commandments in such a way that the children are constantly reminded of them.

So many parents nowadays will spend their time, energy, and money teaching their children different skills whether it be business skills, academic skills, athletic skills etc. How many of us are truly pouring the living word of God into our children and those around us. I believe this passage is very direct toward parents however, I can also read this as a coach and a supervisor at work. It is my responsibility to ensure that I live and talk in a way that first honors God and then sets the example to those around me of what is right before the Lord.

In whatever arena or season God has you, ensure that you are pointing people back to Him and His ways because in these commandments are life!

Prayer

Lord God, I thank you for this day and the many blessings you give us. I pray that your Holy Spirit would move in our lives, our homes, and our hearts in such a way that we fall in love with spending time with you in your Word. I pray that this transformative work in us would overflow to those around us in meaningful ways. We love you, Jesus! Amen.