Today’s Thought “Child Prodigy” G. Ward

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6:5-7

 

Jesus’ parents more than likely didn’t incite Him towards winning the regional Bible Drill contest. Moreover, the Annual Oratorical Contest didn’t have Him reciting the Gettysburg Address or the “I Have a Dream” speech (if I hear another child do that one, I’ll puke). Under strict Judaism, parents understood the vitality in promoting absolute adherence to God’s commands for their young people; their conversations embraced perfect obeisance unto the Most High all the day long (i.e. each day presented). Immediately, many upon hearing such stringent behavior towards young people have some adults demanding, “Let kids be kids and have fun!” Holy God doesn’t deny His own in participating in extra-curricular events (it’s not either, or, it can be both, and), HE desires preeminence over everything. Raising children demands they not live vicariously through you (perhaps not a high achiever with great regret) but through promotion of a HIGHER example.

Happy Monday!