Invest in Your Children. Take Time for Family Worship.

Tonight Caleb and I read the story of Noah's Ark in several children's bibles that we had. We both read and enjoyed talking together about the true story. He asked some hard questions. The Jesus Storybook Bible (the one I've been giving out at church - 1 left) pointed to the fact that God knew before the beginning of time that people would go wrong and need a rescuer. It pointed out that God's wrath was poured out, not on His people or on the earth, but on Jesus at Calvary. That's an awesome discussion for your family. The wrath of God was carried out on Calvary on behalf of all who would believe. For all who will not repent and believe in Jesus, God's wrath is still to come.

Afterwards, Caleb asked if next time we could read the story of the brother who was the hunter and the brother who would stay home and fold towels. I'm pretty sure this is Jacob and Esau. I don't know if the towel part is exactly scripture, but he does get the point.

I would encourage you to get your children together tonight - whatever night it is - and read a bible story. David and Goliath, Noah, Baby Moses, Young Samuel, Samson, Gideon, Joshua at Jerico, Moses at the Red Sea, Adam and Eve. The list is virtually endless. And when you are asked, "did this really happen?" You can say, "yes, this is a true story from God's word."

The stories are true, the examples are for our benefit, the lessons are invaluable, and the time is not spent - but invested in the life and eternity of your child. What a priviledge!

Pastor
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