Sons of Greatness

Gen 50:12 And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them:

Teaching our children to obey parents is important. The commanding of sons and daughters by parents was also commended in the days of Abraham. God places a lot of premium to this issue. Our greatness is linked to how we raise our children. The worldview of today weakens the role of the parent and the government is emerging as a replacement to protect and guide the child. This seems to be the modern thing but needs a closer look. God is Great and so can be trusted to teach us about greatness.

Gen 18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him

If you are a parent, you do have a responsibility to know God and the way of the Lord. Jacob commanded according to the way of the Lord. Do not experiment with your children. As you know the way of the Lord, you can then provide guidance that is compelling and not vague. Abraham founded a clan of greatness though him or his sons were not perfect. God said he was sure they would be a great and mighty nation. This is because children and household are commanded and instructed according to the way of the Lord. We owe a lot to our parents. Thank God for your parents or an elderly guardian God has placed in your life. Seek more grace to be obedient to them. Pray for them.

Another reason why you need to know God is to be able to put your children on the right path in all things. Commanding our children does not mean we are “overbearing” … we select the important events requiring guidance – expecting obedience. This is also a picture of God commanding us and of an obedience that must be complete …with His help and grace.

Isa 1:19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

Song.

Can you be obedient to the Lord of all,

Though the earth should totter, though the heav’ns should fall?

Face e’en a disaster with a faith-filled heart,

Knowing naught can harm him – Who with Christ will start?

Can you be obedient to the Lord you serve,

Never even flinch, friend, never even swerve;

Though your next step onward – seem to lead to death?

Can you then obey Him without bated breath?

Prayer : Lord, I want to obey you fully and completely. Help me. Amen

The Songs of Joseph is an integration of encouragement scriptural devotions, prayers and a compendium of songs of mercy, salvation, new beginnings and victory. We can expect as we trust and obey that our end will indeed be ultimately glorious because God works His marvellous agenda. Be blessed as you read and sing along, daily. Edited by Bolade Apampa