Day 180 or June 29. Don't forget to pass it on.
Our thoughts today are rooted in Psalm 145 verse 4. One generation commends your works
to another. They tell of your mighty acts.
First the big picture surrounding this verse. These are the last Psalms by David that you
will find in the book of Psalms. He goes out with a bang as he asks God to teach him to
do the will of God even though as a man he has little to offer. In closing, David contributes
a psalm of praise testifying to God's great acts and he wrote it in an acrostic style
with a thought for every letter of the Hebrew alphabet, so making it easier to remember.
And now today's action step. Our youngest son Paul succeeded in getting
an honours degree in mathematics and after teacher training secured a post in a secondary
school. He told me that he had to brush up on GCSE maths as it was so long since he learned
it that he had forgotten much of it. It's the same with the Bible and aspects of our
faith. Don't use them, you lose them. David knew this so he urged the singers of Psalm
145 to tell the next generation about God's marvellous acts.
A generation ago in the UK we relied on our Sunday schools and state schools to teach
the next generation. In the 21st century there are virtually no Sunday schools and unbelievers
in our schools teach too much RE, which usually includes several other religions that often
succeed in deterring children from ever pursuing Christianity seriously again. Take note, it
is your responsibility, and mine, to pass on our faith to the next generation. Why not
support one of the ministries that is teaching the Bible to children in schools? As far as
I am aware, Walk Through the Bible is the only one that systematically teaches the whole
Bible in a fun and memorable way, and we could certainly use your support. Whatever you are
able to offer, prayer, participation or finance, thanks in advance. You can get more details
on our website, bible.org.uk.