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The Grand Pumpkin
By Susanne Scheppmann
Key Verse:
“I have been reminded of your sincere faith,
which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am
persuaded, now lives in you also.” (2 Timothy 1:5 NIV)
Devotion:
Have you ever considered if your life matters? . . .
or wondered what legacy you will leave behind? Those questions flit through my
thoughts on occasion. However, when I baby-sit my “Grand Pumpkin,” I realize I
have the potential to leave him a legacy of faith. (Oh, I nicknamed my
grandson, “Grand Pumpkin” because he’s my sweet pumpkin and just grand!)
However, I want him to live up to his given
name--Michael. Not Mikey, or Mike, but Michael. I want him to grow into a
mighty warrior for God. (The biblical Michael is an archangel who fights for
the Lord.) So I ask myself, “As a grandmother, what can I do to increase my
Grand Pumpkin’s faith?"
Fortunately, the Bible gives specific instructions
about leaving a legacy for my children and my grandchildren. Deuteronomy 4:9
says, “But watch out! Be very careful never to forget what you have seen the
Lord do for you. Do not let these things escape from your mind as long as you
live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren (NLT).”
This verse cautions me not to forget the wonders the Lord has done in my life.
In addition, I must share them with my children and grandchildren.
So, I intend to influence Michael’s faith by sharing
the miracles of God every chance I am provided. The Lord has done a mighty work
in our family. I will never run out of stories concerning the goodness of the
Lord. There are enough to last a lifetime and beyond.
Will you join me in this endeavor to leave a legacy
for our future generations? Let’s live out the truth of Psalm 145:3,4.
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation will commend your works to another;
they will tell of your mighty acts (NIV).
Prayer:
Dear Lord, You have instructed me to share with my
children and grandchildren the wonders You have done in my life. Give me words
that will glorify You and will allow my grandchildren to witness Your miracles
in their own lives. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Application
steps:
Buy
a journal and begin to write down your memories of what the Lord has done in
your life. It doesn’t have to be chronological, just jot them down as He brings
them to mind. Pray for God to give you opportunities to share your memories
with children in your life.
Reflections:
Do
I hesitate I speak about my faith with my children or grandchildren?
What
type of legacy do I want to leave?
How
can I make a difference in my family’s faith?
Power
verses:
Deuteronomy
12:28, “Be careful to obey all these regulations I am giving you, so that it
may always go well with you and your children after you, because you will be
doing what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord your God.” (NIV)
Deuteronomy
29:29, “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed
belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of
this law.” (NIV)
Proverbs
17:6, “Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride
of their children.” (NLT)
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